Director of Electrical Engineering

The posting, as Brelle wrote it

ABOUT BRELLE

ENERGY FOR WHAT MOVES US.

The next generation of vehicles and aircraft won't be built with yesterday's manufacturing playbook.

Brelle is building a new approach to manufacturing for an increasingly electrified world, bringing together advanced engineering, software, testing, and automated production to develop and build high-performance energy and powertrain systems.

We're a California based, venture backed team working with some of the most demanding names in high performance mobility, including supercars and superbikes. Our work spans novel battery pack architecture, full-stack software, and automated manufacturing, with the goal of making machines lighter, safer, and more capable.

We're building something ambitious, and we're still early. That means real ownership, difficult technical problems, and the opportunity to see your work move from an idea to something real. We value people who think beyond their job description, challenge conventional approaches, and follow through on what they take on.

Build something exceptional. Own your work. See it move.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Director of Electrical Engineering, you will lead the electrical engineering function at Brelle. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced electrical engineer who can set technical direction, lead complex design work, and build a strong team as the company grows.

You'll own electrical engineering across our products and programs, from system architecture and electrical design through integration, testing, and validation. You'll work closely with mechanical engineering, firmware, systems integration, and manufacturing to ensure our electrical systems are designed for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and real-world application.

You'll also lead and develop our electrical engineering team, providing technical guidance, establishing sound engineering practices, and helping engineers grow in their capabilities and ownership. We're looking for someone who can move comfortably between the big picture and the technical details, making thoughtful engineering decisions while staying close to the work.

This is an opportunity to shape both the technology and the team behind it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Electrical Engineering

• Own the electrical engineering function, setting technical direction, priorities, and engineering standards across Brelle's products and programs.
• Lead electrical system architecture and design, balancing performance, safety, reliability, packaging, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Guide electrical design across complex electromechanical systems, including power distribution, control systems, ECUs, and supporting electronics.
• Make and communicate sound technical decisions, working through tradeoffs and resolving complex design challenges.
• Establish design review, documentation, verification, and validation practices that support quality and consistency as the team scales.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in one or more of the following would be especially valuable:

• Automotive, motorsports, powersports, aerospace, robotics, or other complex electromechanical products.
• ECU architecture and design, embedded control electronics, and hardware-software integration.
• High-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including power distribution and electrical safety.
• Electrified powertrains, energy systems, or other electrically driven products.
• Design for manufacturing, automated production, and electrical end-of-line testing.
• Building or scaling an engineering team in an early-stage or high-growth environment.

HOW WE WORK

At Brelle, we value people who take ownership, think beyond their immediate responsibilities, and care about the quality of what they build.

Our operating principles reflect how we work

• Big Picture: Understand the broader problem and how your work contributes to the outcome.
• Team First: Work across disciplines, share context, and help the team succeed.
• Lean In: Take initiative, identify what needs to happen, and step in to make progress.
• Be Obsessed: Care deeply about the details, the engineering, and the quality of the result.
• Follow Through: Take responsibility for outcomes and see the work through to completion.

We're looking for a leader who embodies these principles, builds trust through technical judgment and follow-through, and helps create an environment where strong engineers can do their best work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary: $210,000 - $260,000

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and the overall fit for the role.

Meaningful equity participation through Brelle's Employee Incentive Plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision (HMO/PPO)
• 401(k)
• Flexible PTO
• Team meals twice a week
• Monthly team events

Brelle is an equal opportunity employer.