Electrical Engineer

DropUp®; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Houston is seeking an NPI Product Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background. The role focuses on driving R&D and innovation in Battery Energy Storage Systems and microgrid technologies. Applicants should have extensive experience in product development and strong knowledge of electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in product development of battery storage systems.
• Hands-on validation experience required.
• Knowledge of battery chemistries and inverter technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Analyze electrical systems for microgrids and energy projects.
• Develop DV/PV plans and execute tests.

Skills

Product development of battery storage systems

Battery chemistries knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Battery cyclers

Programmable DC loads

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on NPI Product Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to join their growing engineering team. This is a newly created role — the first of its kind within the company — designed for an engineer who can own R&D, design validation, and compliance while driving innovation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), UPS, and Microgrid technologies.

This opportunity is with a 40-year-old, family-owned company that combines long-term stability with rapid innovation. Deeply committed to its people and culture, the company has experienced 80% revenue growth year-over-year and is expanding boldly into automation, advanced manufacturing, and R&D.

The company’s CEO is a Silicon Valley–minded leader — visionary, innovative, and very hands-on — and is taking the organization to the next level in manufacturing. For an ambitious engineer, this is a chance to “put your fingerprint” on impactful projects in an environment where authenticity, loyalty, and growth are valued above all.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to prototype through production for AC & DC energy systems.
• Analyze electrical systems for microgrids and BESS projects.
• Conduct power system studies such as load flow and capacity analysis.
• Evaluate and specify key components for microgrids and BESS, including batteries, inverters, and controls.
• Integrate BESS with diverse energy sources (solar PV, wind, generators) to build robust and efficient microgrids.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, specifications, and design drawings.
• Develop DV/PV plans (cycle life, charge/discharge efficiency), execute tests, and analyze results.
• Coordinate certifications for standards such as UL 1973/2580, UL 9540/9540A (systems & thermal propagation).
• Translate product requirements into specifications, BOMs, and traceability records; maintain testing data.
• Support technical training and documentation across teams.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and the CEO on innovation and product direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in product development of battery storage systems, energy storage systems, and/or microgrids.
• Knowledge of battery chemistries, inverter technologies, and power electronics.
• Experience with microgrid and/or distributed energy systems.
• Hands-on validation using battery cyclers, programmable DC loads, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data logging.
• Experience with inverters, chargers, and BMS.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional problem solving.
• Experience with UL 9540A testing, fire mitigation, and thermal propagation design.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards.
• Background in renewable energy (solar, wind) or power generation projects.

What We Offer

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Fully in-office (Houston, TX)
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000
• Incentives: Performance-based bonuses
• Benefits Package:
• 100% covered Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 40 years of proven stability as a family-owned company.
• Explosive growth — 80% revenue increase year-over-year.
• Innovation-driven — advancing into automation and next-gen product development.
• Visionary leadership — CEO with Silicon Valley insight and a hands-on approach.
• Career growth — high visibility in a first-of-its-kind role with room to expand.
• Culture of loyalty and authenticity — good people who genuinely care about employees and their success.