Director of Emerging Technologies

Director Of Emerging Technologies (ET)

The Musco Research & Development Team has an opening for a Director Of Emerging Technologies at our Urbandale, Iowa office. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

Essential Criteria :

• 10+ years of experience in R&D, innovation, or advanced technology roles, preferably in a product-focused organization
• Experience leading technical teams through ideation, prototyping, and deployment of advanced solutions
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following : AI / ML, computer vision, embedded systems, robotics, or edge computing
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to align innovation with business priorities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performance teams
• Experience with design for manufacturability and taking prototypes into production preferred
• Innovative problem-solving with a team-oriented mindset
• Plan a project and execute to achieve results
• Evaluate Team Member performance and motivate Team Members
• Research and learn new technologies
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
• Excellent aptitude in electronics, firmware, and software
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Basic electronic manufacturing knowledge and strong business operations knowledge
• Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus

Roles and Responsibilities :

Who is Musco :

Musco, a privately held company since 1976, is the global leader in sports and large-area lighting solutions, with projects in 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco employs more than 1,800 team members worldwide.

Team Culture and Partnerships :

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.