Electronics Engineering Manager

ABOUT OLIX AI is growing faster than any technology in history and the explosion in demand has created a massive infrastructure gap; we can no longer build chips or power stations fast enough to keep up. The industry is still leaning on a ten-year-old hardware blueprint that has reached its limit. A new paradigm that is faster and more efficient will be the biggest economic opportunity of the next century and create the most important company of the next decade. The OLIX Decode Accelerator 1 (DX-1) is the first accelerator architected specifically for decode. Rack-scale co-design of logic, data movement, packaging, optics and interconnect enables a step change in system level performance. THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Electronics Engineering Manager to lead and grow our hardware engineering organisation. This role spans technical leadership, team development, and hands-on engineering oversight across the full product lifecycle - from concept and architecture through to production and field support. You will drive the delivery of complex, high-performance electronic systems while building the culture, capability, and processes that enable your team to do their best work. The position requires close collaboration across Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management teams. RESPONSIBILITIES - Leadership & Team Management - Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of electronic engineers. - Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for team members. - Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support career development planning. - Recruit, onboard, and retain engineering talent. - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the engineering function. - Engineering Delivery - Oversee the design, development, verification, and validation of electronic hardware products and systems. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Manage engineering resources and workload planning across multiple projects. - Establish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practices. - Conduct design reviews and approve key technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle. - Support product development from concept through to production and field support. - Technical Leadership - Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams. - Review and approve schematics, PCB layouts, test strategies, and technical documentation. - Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues. - Identify and manage technical risks throughout product development. - Monitor emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for innovation and improvement. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Product Management teams. - Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and transition products into manufacturing. - Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and external development partners. - Support customer-facing activities including technical reviews, requirements definition, and issue resolution. - Ensure effective communication of project status, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders. - Quality, Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. - Maintain robust engineering documentation and configuration management practices. - Support product certification, regulatory approvals, and compliance activities. - Drive adherence to quality management systems and engineering processes. - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and development efficiency. - Planning & Commercial Management - Develop and manage de