Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead on the architecture, specification, design, development, and testing for advanced energy storage solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition and development of system architectures for next generation of ESS and mobility products.
• Serve as the technical lead for electrical subsystems on complex development projects with ownership of subsystem designs down to the board level.
• Lead the development and implementation of subsystem designs, directing the development activities as needed to drive their completion.
• Collaborate with other team members to define the technology roadmap for current and future products.
• Identify product requirements to create novel system architectures to meet those requirements.
• Develop detailed product and subsystem specifications based on product requirements for system level design, operation, and controls.
• Lead regulatory compliance testing and validation.
• Lead proper system documentation including system theory of operation, validation test documentation, etc.
• Create test engineering and validation plans to ensure proper implementation.
• Lead system integration and validation test activities for engineering development, establishing test methods and verification tools.
• Support prototype system builds to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Develops organizational due diligence to ensure proper design best practices.
• Lead root cause and failure analysis for overall system performance.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in electrical system design or ten (10) years with demonstrated experience developing a product from concept through production on a multidiscipline project with complex systems.
• Intimate knowledge and experience with the product design process, validation testing, and documentation.
• Expertise in electrical design best practices, including circuit design, component selection, circuit protections, and PCB layout.
• Proficient reading schematics and using electrical hardware design tools for analysis, simulation, engineering calculations, etc.
• Comfortable in a small organization with limited resources.
• Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers.
• Demonstrated competence in methodical and effective troubleshooting.
• Experience with industry test certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Experienced with the handling of high voltage lithium-ion battery systems.