Lead Systems Engineer

Last Energy; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy, Inc. in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Lead Systems Integration Engineer to drive the integration of power plant systems across electrical, mechanical and structural disciplines, ensuring system-level excellence and reliable, efficient power solutions.

You will own requirements, coordinate cross-discipline plans, lead hardware and software integration, gather stakeholder needs, and push improvements in design, modularization, construction, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design with a specific focus on systems integration.
• Experience with a complex engineering product.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Own product requirements including performance, cost and schedule, and system design trade-offs.
• Partner with cross-discipline engineering teams to develop program plans including design execution, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies that meet technical, production, and business requirements.
• Lead the integration of different hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Gather and analyze requirements from various stakeholders to ensure that the system meets the intended goals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by proposing and implementing enhancements to power plant design, modularization, construction, and delivery processes.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the technology being developed.
• Demonstrate clear and timely technical communication skills across engineering, commercial, and supply chain organizations.

Skills

Systems integration

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

System design tools

Job description

Last Energy seeks a Lead Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of our power plant systems and ensure seamless coordination between various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical and structural. This candidate will optimize the product features, system integration, ensure technical excellence, and deliver reliable and efficient power solutions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Own product requirements including performance, cost and schedule, and system design trade-offs
• Partner with cross-discipline engineering teams to develop program plans including design execution, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies that meet technical, production, and business requirements
• Lead the integration of different hardware and software components into a cohesive system
• Gather and analyze requirements from various stakeholders to ensure that the system meets the intended goals
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by proposing and implementing enhancements to power plant design, modularization, construction, and delivery processes
• Identify and manage risks associated with the technology being developed
• Demonstrate clear and timely technical communication skills across engineering, commercial, and supply chain organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design with a specific focus on systems integration
• Experience with a complex engineering product
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship