Director - Licensing - Wireless Power Transfer Technology

Job Description Summary : Licensing monetizes and intellectual property (IP) globally via creative commercialization structures ranging from Licensing to new venture creation. Licensing is actively involved in developing new technology and product prototyping, interacting with peer companies as part of standards development, program evaluation, complex financial models, market/business models and commercial deal structuring.

Job Description :

- The role for the Licensing Director, Electrical Systems, is responsible for developing and reducing to practice electrical system topologies of advanced technologies for Licensing applications. In this role you will be working with research professionals inside and outside, potential licensees, standards development organizations, peer companies in the value chain for key Licensing technologies, and a cross-functional Licensing team of business leaders, patent and transactional attorneys and financial leaders to develop state-of-the art electronics with the goal of architecting advanced electrical systems for consumer and industrial electronics. The Licensing Director,

- Electrical Systems, will develop and patent technologies related, but not limited to, mobile electronics, TVs, PCs, AR/VR equipment, automotive and associated peripherals.

- Some technology areas include wireless power transfer for consumer electronics and appliances, & wireless electric vehicle charging.

- At Licensing, the engineers are focused and challenged on developing new technologies and delivering state of the art prototypes which will provide Licensing a strong opportunity to patent new inventions and interact at the leadership level with standards development organizations that may include WPC, 3GPP, and JVET. The Director, Electrical Systems Licensing, is focused on design, simulation, reduction to practice, and development of intellectual property for electrical applications from mW to kW. The role is commercially focused, with strong alignment with finance, legal and business functions. The Director, Electrical Systems Licensing, will grow their capabilities across many technical and commercial areas, while interacting with a wide range of outside organizations. The Electrical Engineer will continue to build the Licensing Electronics Lab capability, driven by Safety, Quality, and Lean considerations.

- The Director, Electrical Systems Licensing, will be able to write clear interface control documents and specifications in order to have elements of a design outsourced as needed to meet tight timelines.

- Licensing has invested heavily in internally-developed and externally-purchased IP assets for many years, and plans to expand this activity going forward. Licensing continues to expand its IP development work across multiple technical areas. Emphasis will be on growth of new capabilities and partnering across the value chain to progress a wide range of technologies. The internal ability to rapidly prototype, test and interoperate technologies is critical for the continued growth of Licensing.

- The role of Director, Electrical Systems Licensing, will bring direct financial and strategic value. The role will lead in building a culture of integrity, while pushing business boundaries & inventing in a business- and IP-driven environment.

- Shape and drive roadmaps, strategy, development, and execution of electrical systems R&D with a focus on the transition of technologies from concepts to products and/or services for licensing. This requires both leadership in new technology areas as well as partnering with other leaders in relevant disciplines.

- Partner closely with technologists spanning multiple technology domains within and outside Aerospace Research.

- Lead technical reviews of key programs to ensure the right technical approach and rigor are being delivered to our customers.

- Take a strategic role in shaping the organization competencies and technical leadership in Electrical Systems and associated component technology areas and work closely Commercial teams in Licensing for successful go to market strategy.