Vice President of Engineering

Mountain View, California

Salary Details: $250.00 - 350.00 a year

Fourier
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Base pay range

$250.00/yr - $350.00/yr

At Fourier, we're making on-site hydrogen universally accessible. Our breakthrough design enables highly modular and fully automated electrolyzer systems that scale to any size and optimize efficiency at all loads. Backed by leading venture capital firms, we're a team of passionate individuals, on a mission to transition the global energy landscape towards a sustainable and emission-free future. We're building a collaborative and innovative culture where every team member has a direct impact on our success.

Position Overview

Fourier seeks a VP of Hardware Engineering to lead our hardware development team that builds our electrolyzer systems. You will be responsible for the high-level design and architectural directions, prototyping efforts, and taking the product from design to late-stage manufacturing. Ideal candidates would have a demonstrated track record of successfully shipping industrial hardware products. You need to have strong experience leading small teams of exceptional engineers, scaling up teams from the ground up while building a strong engineering culture. In this role, you will help commercialize the product, grow a cross-functional team, and play an important role in building energy resilience.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Hardware Engineering will be part of the core leadership team, defining the strategy and design directions of our product.
  • Oversee the hardware engineering on Fourier's technology development teams responsible for the production devices, test stands, fabrication support, and stack hardware.
  • Prototype, plan timelines, and iterate rapidly to transition from prototype to product.
  • Drive the commercialization of our product towards the successful completion of pilots and early deployments.
  • Build and scale a world-class engineering team and develop leaders to grow with the company.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering teams to maximize innovation and development pace.
  • Champion new ideas, technologies, and directions while steering the team towards execution.
  • Establish and implement the strategic direction of the company's engineering and development initiatives.
  • Drive and build upon our strong engineering culture that focuses on agency, accountability, and velocity.
  • Engage in continuous performance management to coach, recognize, celebrate, and inspire excellence while clearly communicating expectations and accountability.
  • Develop Fourier's collaborative and people-driven culture to enable individual growth and make Fourier one of the best places to work.

Qualifications and Skills

  • At least 3+ years of H/W engineering leadership experience at the director level or above
  • Must have a track record of experience shipping successful products
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience working on agile products/with ambitious deadlines

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management

Industries

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Date Posted: 24 April 2025
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