Lead Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

System Design & Development

• Design and review power electronics systems such as inverters, power converters, PV MPPT charge controllers, and bidirectional DC-DC converters

• Define system architectures, power topologies, and key component selections including magnetics, semiconductors, and passive components.

• Develop single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules

• Establish grounding strategies, protection schemes, and isolation methods for high-power systems

• Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, and IEEE standards relevant to power electronics and grid interconnection.

• Participate in DFMEA, DVT and EVT/PVT activities for new product development.

Energy Storage & Equipment Integration

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on energy storage systems, including residential and C&I ESS applications

• Apply strong knowledge of Li-ion battery technologies and Battery Management Systems (BMS)

• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors, support vendor selection and system implementation.

Equipment Specification & Integration

• Develop or direct the creation of equipment specifications, procurement plans, and factory acceptance testing (FAT) for batteries, grid-tied inverters, battery enclosures, and related components

• Ensure designs align with applicable safety and certification standards (UL 9540, UL 1973, and related frameworks)

• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical layouts and enclosure constraints

Technical Analysis & Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate electrical risks, including fault current, protection coordination, and thermal performance

• Guide technical decisions through data-driven analysis and engineering trade-off evaluations

• Diagnose product issues and propose effective, scalable solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams to ensure seamless product integration

• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical constraints and enclosure requirements

• Support broader business functions including product strategy and customer engagement

• Interface with clients, vendors, and external stakeholders as needed.

• Support Design for Testability (DFT) and Design Verification Testing (DVT) initiatives early in the design phase.

Documentation & Lab Management

• Maintain and continuously improve the lab’s test infrastructure, including test benches, instrumentation, load banks, battery cyclers, and environmental chambers, ensure calibration, and support validation testing.

• Develop production-ready electrical documentation to support manufacturing and system integration

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers

• Lead and contribute to project planning, prioritization, and resource allocation

• Support broader business functions including product strategy, roadmap development, and customer engagement

• Regularly meet and correspond with clients and external partners

• All other duties assigned.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (preferred)

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing or leading engineering teams

• Proven experience with system-level development and multidisciplinary integration

• Strong knowledge of communication protocols such as CANbus, RTU/TCP Modbus, and I2C

• Hands-on experience with residential and C&I energy storage systems

• Familiarity with UL standards and certification processes (UL 9540, UL 1973)

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with grid-tied and hybrid energy systems

• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma) and continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively

Physical Requirements:

• This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve standing, walking, lifting 50+ lbs, bending, stooping, computer work, working with live electricity, and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance