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Director of R&D (Data Center Development)

Ashburn, Virginia, United States · Remote OK

$180k–$220k/yr

Senior+

JANITZA NORTH AMERICA Director of R&D (Focus: Data Center Development) Location Remote (North America) • up to 40% travel Employment Type Full-Time Reports To VP of Engineering Compensation $180,000 - $220,000 base …

Skills: Electronic Design, Power Systems, Energy Monitoring, Critical Infrastructure, Power Quality Analytics

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Director of Operations

Ashburn, Virginia, United States · Hybrid

$160k–$200k/yr

Senior+

JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Operations LOCATION: Remote eligible depending on location; hybrid schedule preferred for candidates located within commuting distance of Ashburn, VA. SALARY: $160-$200k – 15% Annual Co…

Skills: Operational Strategy, Project Management, Program Management, Field Services, Business Analysis

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Director of R&D (Data Center Development)

Janitza electronics GmbH

Ashburn, Virginia, United States • Remote OK

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  • $180k–$220k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Retirement Savings Plan, Company Contribution, Paid Time Off
  • Posted 6d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Lead North American R&D efforts by identifying market trends and validating new solution concepts through customer engagement. Translate these insights into technical requirements and prototypes to influence the global product roadmap in collaboration with the German headquarters.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and over 10 years of experience in electronic design and power systems. Must be proficient in simulation tools like Python or MATLAB and possess strong communication skills for executive and customer interaction.

Full job description

JANITZA NORTH AMERICA

Director of R&D (Focus: Data Center Development)

Location

Remote (North America) • up to 40% travel

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

VP of Engineering

Compensation

$180,000 - $220,000 base + 20% target bonus + full benefits

 

The Opportunity

Janitza is a global leader in power quality and energy monitoring, trusted by critical infrastructure operators, data centers, and industrial facilities around the world. As we accelerate our North American growth, we're investing in dedicated R&D leadership for the first time - and this is that role.

You'll be the first dedicated R&D leader in North America, working at the intersection of power engineering, data intelligence, and critical infrastructure. This is a highly visible, high-impact position: you'll shape what Janitza builds next, influence the global product roadmap from Germany, and become the technical face of Janitza for our most strategic customers.

If you're a technical leader who thrives on ambiguity, loves working directly with customers, and wants to leave a fingerprint on what modern power monitoring looks like - this role was built for you.

Role in a Nutshell

You will lead Janitza North America's research and early-stage development efforts - identifying where the market is heading, validating new solution concepts with customers, and converting those insights into structured requirements and prototypes that influence global product decisions.

You will be a technically deep engineering leader and thought partner, collaborating across Sales, Product, Solutions Engineering, and our Germany headquarters.

What You'll Do

Define the North American R&D Direction

  • Build and maintain a North American R&D roadmap grounded in customer needs, market trends, and Janitza's global strategy.
  • Identify emerging requirements in critical infrastructure, AI data centers, industrial power, and energy management before they become table stakes.
  • Establish a structured process for converting customer feedback into business cases, technical proposals, and prioritized requirements.

Validate Ideas Through Customer Engagement

  • Work directly with key accounts and strategic customers to uncover unmet technical needs.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and reference architectures that test and validate new solution concepts.
  • Partner with Sales and Solutions Engineering on strategic opportunities where novel technical approaches create competitive differentiation.

Influence the Global Product Roadmap

  • Partner with Janitza Germany's product and engineering teams to translate North American market signals into global product direction.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to define requirements for new hardware, firmware, software, and integration capabilities.
  • Support development of packaged solution offerings, application notes, and reference architectures.

Technical Focus Areas (Including, but not limited to)

Your near-term priorities will be shaped by the roadmap you develop, but initial focus areas include:

  • AI data center power monitoring - including DC systems and high-density load profiling
  • Power quality analytics - sub-synchronous oscillation, supraharmonic detection, waveform/event capture
  • Grid and infrastructure stability monitoring
  • Meter-to-software integration architectures (Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, IEC 61850)
  • AI-assisted troubleshooting and anomaly/predictive maintenance applications
  • Customer-specific telemetry and data pipeline solutions

What You Bring

Required

  • S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in electronic design and R&D, with direct experience in power systems, energy monitoring, or critical infrastructure applications
  • Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, power quality, and power metering
  • Hands-on experience developing proof-of-concepts, prototypes, or customer-specific technical solutions
  • Proficiency in at least one simulation or prototyping environment: C/C++, MATLAB, or Python
  • Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex technical concepts for executives, customers, and sales teams
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, early-stage environments where you create structure, not just follow it

Preferred

  • S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Familiarity with industrial protocols: Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, BACnet, IEC 61850
  • Experience with software integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, or applied AI/ML
  • Prior experience working with global product or engineering teams
  • Background working with power monitoring platforms, power quality meters, or energy management systems

How We'll Measure Success

In your first 12 months, success looks like:

  • A North American R&D roadmap is defined, socialized with leadership, and aligned to the global product strategy
  • 2–3 validated proof-of-concepts have been developed and presented for product roadmap consideration
  • Key customer relationships are deepened through direct technical engagement, resulting in documented unmet needs
  • At least one new solution concept has advanced toward a productized offering, partnership, or funded development initiative
  • North American customer requirements are consistently surfaced and actioned within the Janitza Germany product process

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $180,000 - $220,000 with a 20% target annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and a fully remote work arrangement.
  • Professional development support and international collaboration with our German headquarters.

 

Ready to Shape the Future of Power Intelligence?

Related keywords

Power QualityEnergy MonitoringAI Data CentersDC SystemsHigh-Density Load ProfilingSub-synchronous OscillationSupraharmonic DetectionWaveform CaptureGrid StabilityBACnetAPIsCloud PlatformsAI/MLTelemetryData PipelinesReference Architectures

About Janitza electronics GmbH

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Power - simply safe

Industry
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Lahnau, Hessen
LinkedIn followers
9,327

Janitza energy measurement technology Nowadays, energy management is not only relevant for the environment and for society but is also a critical competitive factor. Only those who can keep a close eye on their energy consumption can reduce costs and increase energy efficiency. To ensure optimum use of the measurement devices, Janitza offers the corresponding accessories and tailored software solutions and services – an optimally tailored portfolio for efficient energy management. Future with tradition The company We develop and manufacture in the Hessian city of Lahnau, between Wetzlar and Gießen. Our hardware and software products are always ahead of their time - and have been for more than half a century now. We introduce new technologies and combine existing applications to form convincing, intelligent products. Eugen Janitza GmbH, founded in 1961, went on to produce an independent subsidiary company in 1986: Janitza electronics GmbH. Under the management of Markus Janitza. Just two years after its establishment, Janitza presented the world's first electronic reactive consumption controller with harmonic limit values and automatic step switching.

Offices: Lahnau, Hessen 35633, DE

EnergiemesstechnikEnergiemanagementsystemeSpannungsqualitätDifferenzstrommessung (RCM)Spannungsqualität and Power QualityElectronicsSoftwareHardwareManufacturing
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About Janitza electronics GmbH

LinkedInVisit site

Power - simply safe

Industry
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Lahnau, Hessen
LinkedIn followers
9,327

Janitza energy measurement technology Nowadays, energy management is not only relevant for the environment and for society but is also a critical competitive factor. Only those who can keep a close eye on their energy consumption can reduce costs and increase energy efficiency. To ensure optimum use of the measurement devices, Janitza offers the corresponding accessories and tailored software solutions and services – an optimally tailored portfolio for efficient energy management. Future with tradition The company We develop and manufacture in the Hessian city of Lahnau, between Wetzlar and Gießen. Our hardware and software products are always ahead of their time - and have been for more than half a century now. We introduce new technologies and combine existing applications to form convincing, intelligent products. Eugen Janitza GmbH, founded in 1961, went on to produce an independent subsidiary company in 1986: Janitza electronics GmbH. Under the management of Markus Janitza. Just two years after its establishment, Janitza presented the world's first electronic reactive consumption controller with harmonic limit values and automatic step switching.

Offices: Lahnau, Hessen 35633, DE

EnergiemesstechnikEnergiemanagementsystemeSpannungsqualitätDifferenzstrommessung (RCM)Spannungsqualität and Power QualityElectronicsSoftwareHardwareManufacturing
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