Head of Engineering

About the role

Charge Robotics is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a 15‑plus multidisciplinary team as the company scales from initial commercial deployments to repeatable, high‑volume production of solar‑farm building robots.

Key responsibilities

• Report directly to the CEO and mentor an all‑star engineering organization.
• Align engineering initiatives with company strategy and product roadmap.
• Design and oversee the transition from R&D prototypes to full‑scale manufacturing.
• Represent engineering to customers, investors and other stakeholders.
• Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, performance reviews and organizational design.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role, shipping complex electromechanical systems.
• Proven ability to scale engineering operations from prototype to production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Physics or related field.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the San Leandro Bay Area and work onsite.

Required skills

• Electromechanical system development.
• Automation and robotics engineering.
• Hands‑on problem solving while maintaining strategic perspective.

What we offer

• Base salary range $180,000 – $300,000 per year.
• Equity participation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on climate‑impact robotics at a fast‑growing Series A startup.