Senior Systems Engineer - Solar Trackers

Nextpower India Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower India Private Limited seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of single axis solar trackers and related equipment in Hyderabad. You will apply systems and mechanical engineering principles, drive cross-functional design, verification, and safety.

You will own system requirements, architecture, and modeling tools, work with product management, manufacturing, and field data to improve reliability and performance in utility-scale solar projects.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ hands on experience designing complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with full product lifecycle from requirements to production/operation.
• Multidisciplinary/multi-functional environment experience.
• Trade studies and lifecycle cost analysis experience.
• Writing requirement specs, verification plans and test plans.
• Focus on safety, constructability, and system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate product needs to translate into engineering requirements and design solutions.
• Perform system architecture design with functional block diagrams and interfaces.
• Develop and manage system level requirements from definition through verification.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to scale product from concept to mass production.
• Create and implement test plans to meet functional and performance goals focusing on safety and reliability.
• Develop system level modeling tools to guide design and performance.
• Automate design processes and tools to scale the business.
• Analyze field and factory data to guide investigations and improve future products.
• Participate in system level design and process FMEAs to ensure robustness.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mechanical engineering

Analytical skills

System-level mindset

Attention to detail

Innovation mindset

Solar industry knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

FEA tools

Jama

MBSE

Job description

Job Description: Job Description We are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Engineer supporting the development of single axis solar trackers and other solar power plant equipment for power distribution, power conversion, inspection and maintenance. The ideal candidate is a talented engineer who demonstrates strong knowledge of systems engineering and mechanical engineering principles, analytical skills, system-level mindset, commitment to innovation, attention to details, and passion for the solar industry. This position is based in Hyderabad and will report to the Director of Systems Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Product Management team to understand the product needs and translate them into engineering requirements and design solutions.
• Perform system architecture design, including functional block diagrams and interface definitions.
• Develop and manage system level requirements from definition to implementation and verification.
• Drive all engineering disciplines and work closely with manufacturing teams through the development cycle to bring the product from concept to mass production.
• Create and implement test plans to bring up, debug, and validate designs to meet functional and performance goals with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Own and develop system level modeling tools that will guide the product design and ensure that the product performance meets all customer and product requirements.
• Support automation of design processes and tools to scale the business.
• Gather, process, and analyze large sets of field data and factory test data to guide the investigation and resolution of service anomalies and improve future products.
• Participate in system level design and process FMEAs to ensure design robustness, safety, and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ hands on experience designing complex electromechanical products.
• Experience with the full product lifecycle, from requirement definition to design, production, operation.
• Experience operating in a multi-disciplinary and multi-functional environment
• Experience performing trade studies and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Experience writing requirement specifications, verification plans and test plans.
• Strong eye toward safety, constructability, and system maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with CAD and FEA tools.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or other high-level general-purpose programming language.
• Experience with requirement management process and tools (Jama preferred).
• Experience with MBSE.
• FMEA, root cause analysis, investigation of service anomalies.
• Understanding of solar industry and mechanical tracking systems.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.