Head of Engineering

Who We Are:

At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail - battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.

We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.

Lowering the rail industries main expense - energy - by more than 20%.

This is over $3B yearly just in North America.

We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.

We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.

Our founding team has a proven track record in building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.

About The Role:

We’re looking for an exceptional hands-on leader, Head of Engineering, to drive our multidisciplinary team and own delivery from concept to deployment.

We want a driven, fast paced self learner that is not afraid of taking deviation and responsibility and knows how to execute fast with a small team

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to lead the future of rail technology while building a generational multi-billion dollar company.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a high-performing team of engineers. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
• Grow the team, expanding from 10 to 30 members quickly.
• Oversee and create the timeline of both the development and testing phases to make sure we reach our commercial commitments.
• Coordinate the integration of hardware, electrical, and software elements, fostering effective collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal functionality.
• Implement agile working practices within the team to enhance productivity and better collaboration. Ideally, working in the Scrum method of sprints and epics.
• Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution, driving projects from conception through to scale.
• Groom existing partnerships and create collaboration with suppliers who can streamline our development.
• Present the technological developments to customers and inventors.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, fostering a culture of self-learning and professional growth within the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Led development from concept in an electric vehicle company.
• Demonstrated experience in agile project management.
• Ability to move between strategy and hands-on engineering
• Experience leading small engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects end-to-end
• Exceptional emotional intelligence with strong team management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Proactive self-starter who is not afraid of big challenges.
• Bonus - Technical background in high-power systems, power Electronics and mobile energy storage systems.
• Bonus 2 - loves trains.