Senior Systems Engineer

Enphase Energy, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,600; Full time

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Job summary

Enphase Energy is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - C&I to join the Systems Business Unit in Austin, TX. You will work on definition, integration and testing of new Commercial and Industrial energy systems including solar, EV charging and energy storage.

The role involves design verification, test automation, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, with opportunities for reporting and data presentation. Willingness to travel locally and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc in electrical/computer engineering or computer science with 5+ years of experience, or MSc with 3+ years, or PhD.
• Hands-on experience integrating and testing electrical/electronic systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and travel as needed.
• Knowledge of circuit theory and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform renewable energy systems integration and design verification activities.
• Design test automation setups and data logging that run sequentially and write to databases.
• Assemble electrical and electronics systems within the overall solution.
• Generate reports and present data, and report bugs or issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc in electrical/computer engineering or computer science

MSc (preferred)

PhD (optional)

Tools

Python

GPIB

TCP/IP

RS232

USB

Job description

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power, making it a safer, more reliable, and scalable energy source. Today, the Enphase Energy System enables users to make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with more than 80 million products shipped across 160+ countries.

Join our dynamic teams designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future!

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - C&I who will work in the Systems Business Unit (SBU) division of Enphase Energy. As a Sr Systems Engineer - C&I, reporting to the Sr Director of Systems Engineering, the successful candidate will work on the definition, integration and testing of new Commercial and Industrial (C&I) energy systems, including solar, EV charging and energy storage.

What You Will Do

• Perform renewable energy systems integration and design verification activities, including:
  • Being involved with products' design cycles to become familiar with the behavior of new products
  • Design test automation setups that can evaluate the system behavior and allow multiple tests to be run sequentially automatically, then write data into databases
  • Assembling electrical and electronics systems that are composed of various products within the systems solution
  • Generate reports and be able to present data, with the ability to report bugs or issues
• Participate in general systems engineering functions:
  • Participate in architecture definition tasks
  • Assist with requirements management and documentation of system behavior
  • Assist in systems modeling and simulation. This includes SW and HW modeling of the system behavior.

Who You Are and What You Bring

• BSc in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science with 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a MSC with 3 years of experience, or a PhD.
• Hands-on experience with integrating and testing electrical and electronics systems. "Makers" are welcome.
• Good understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts, including circuit theory and power systems
• Good communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Desire and passion to change the world.

Desired Experience

• Experience with Python or similar languages
• Understanding of energy storage, microgrid and renewable energy systems
• Controlling test equipment using GPIB, TCP/IP, USB, RS232 and other communication busses.
• Hands on experience with wired and wireless communication protocols
• Ability to develop test scrips on a host machine

Physical Requirements

• Ability to carry, lift and move objects including above head level.
• Ability to use motor skills in wiring, soldering or assembling objects without supervision.
• Ability to visit sites and in the field and perform necessary repairs / data collection if needed.
• May be required to visit construction sites, including going on flat commercial roofs, (visits will be facilitated by professional crews).

Travel

• Occasional travel locally and internationally

Work location

• Austin - TX

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $135,600. This salary range may be modified in the future. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, education or training, work location, and market conditions. This position is also eligible for bonuses, equity, and benefits.