Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy is seeking an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA. This on-site role reports to the Principal Electrical Engineer and involves designing electrical subsystems for distributed energy resources, with collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Requirements include a BSEE (MSEE preferred), strong fundamentals, and experience in electrical system product development. Expect robust testing, analysis, and close teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSEE in Electrical Engineering; MSEE preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering are required.
• Experience in electrical system product development is needed.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Clear written and spoken communication across teams.
• Solid understanding of power systems and control concepts is a plus.
• Hands-on lab experience or industry design exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in research, design, development, and test of electrical systems for distributed energy resources.
• Design subsystems for new product lines and suggest improvements under guidance.
• Provide technical support to analyze design, process, production and field issues.
• Conduct test programs to evaluate performance of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new electrical products.
• Perform root cause analysis on field-returned components.
• Implement design changes with manufacturing, installation and service teams.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Electrical system development

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Power systems knowledge

Lab experience

Python/C/LabVIEW

Education

BSEE degree

MSEE preferred

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Principal Electrical Engineer and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers in the research, design, development and test of a variety of electrical systems used in distributed energy resources and microgrids.
• Design subsystems in new product lines and suggest/make improvements to existing products under the direction of other senior engineers.
• Provide technical support for existing products to analyze design and process related issues, production and field problems.
• Carry out various test programs to evaluate performance of new and existing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to design new electrical products.
• Perform root cause analysis testing on field returned components.
• Implement design changes with manufacturing, installation, and field service teams.

Skills and Experience:

• BSEE in Electrical Engineering required, MSEE preferred.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in electrical system product development.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills. Critical thinking, being able to think "outside the box".
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with professionals at all levels of the company.
• Thorough understanding of electrical power systems, power electronics, control systems is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory environment or similar industry design experience is a plus.
• Experience writing functional lab software tools with Python, C, LabView, or equivalent is a plus.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee

with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$95,100.00 - $136,900.00