Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

101 Bloom Energy; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 152,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to lead development, integration, and certification of utility‑interactive power conversion systems up to 6000 A, 480 Vac.

You will bridge power electronics, switchgear, controls, and safety teams, directing system design and validation for UL/IEEE/NEC standards. The role covers detailed electrical architecture, protection schemes, and certification activities tied to commercial and utility‑scale inverter systems, reporting to the Sr.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 6–10 years of relevant experience in power electronics and systems.
• Strong experience in designing electrical assemblies including wiring harnesses and panel boards.
• Knowledge of UL1741, NEC, UL891, UL840 standards and grid interconnection requirements.
• Experience with CAN, Modbus, Ethernet and serial communications networks.
• Hands-on testing and troubleshooting in a lab environment; travel ready.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits, components, assemblies, and systems including modeling and packaging.
• Develop high power electrical systems with inverters and switchgear for grid-parallel or islanded operation.
• Create detailed supplier requirements for components and controllers.
• Lead design reviews, risk analysis, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Support production ramp and initial field installations; occasional field support.
• Perform sizing, power flow, grounding, fault current, and protection coordination analyses.
• Coordinate with mechanical, compliance, and quality teams to ensure certification.
• Document test plans and reports; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Power electronics

Grid interconnection

System design

Protection coordination

UL/NEC standards

CAN/Modbus/Ethernet

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB/Simulink

3D CAD

AutoCAD/SolidWorks Electrical

Field troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

BSEE

MSEE preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Vehicle Spy

SolidWorks

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 seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development, integration, and certification of utility‑interactive power conversion systems incorporating medium‑and large‑scale power electronics, grid‑forming/grid‑following inverters, and low‑voltage power distribution equipment. The engineer will serve as the technical bridge between power electronics, switchgear, controls, protection, compliance, product safety, and other cross functional teams. The role involves the development of inverter‑based energy systems operating at 480 Vac with integrated switchboards rated up to 6000 A, supporting grid‑parallel, islanded, and microgrid applications. The candidate will be responsible for detailed system design, electrical architecture, protection schemes, and validation plans while ensuring successful certification to UL, IEEE, NEC, and applicable IEC standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of power electronics, power systems, switchboard design, grid interconnection requirements, protection coordination, and certification activities associated with commercial and utility‑scale inverter systems. This role will report to Sr. Principal Engineer, Electrical and is based in the San Jose, CA headquarters site.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits, components, assemblies, and systems including modeling, component selection, and mechanical layout and packaging
• Design high power electrical systems including inverters, switchgears and other electrical components with thorough calculations and analysis
• Generate detailed requirements specifications for suppliers of electrical components, controllers, and power electronics converters
• Support existing electrical designs by identifying areas for improvement and leading design changes
• Work closely with cross functional teams such as mechanical designers, compliance, NPI, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, installation, and field service groups
• Perform system sizing, power flow analysis, grounding studies, fault‑current calculations, and protection coordination
• Laboratory qualification, validation, and compliance testing of electrical components and systems; preparation of test plans and reports
• Lead product detailed designs reviews, FMEAs, technical analysis with cross functional teams
• Support new designs through production ramp and initial field installations
• Occasional field support of deployed systems
• Participate in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities
• Manage projects and deliverables in a structured NPD process
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation

Skills and Experience

• BSEE with 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in designing electrical assemblies including wiring harnesses and panel boards
• Experience selecting and qualifying electrical components such as fuses, breakers, contactors, connectors, cables etc
• Detailed understanding of power electronics converter topologies and operation
• Demonstrated experience of leading system level designs with complex integration of power converters and electrical, mechanical systems
• Excellent understanding of UL1741, NEC, UL891, UL840 standards for product design
• Detailed understanding of serial communications networks (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, etc)
• Hands‑on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment in a laboratory environment
• Experience programming in Python, LabVIEW, and Vehicle Spy environments
• Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB Simulink, SKM power tools etc
• Fundamental understanding working on 3D CAD tools such as Solidworks, Edrawings
• Experience drawing cable harnesses in AutoCAD, DraftSight, and/or SolidWorks Electrical preferred
• Willingness to travel for short periods
• Team‑oriented problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan effectively using different tools; must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality
• MSEE preferred
• EIT/PE preferred

Benefits and Compensation

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.

Salary Ranges: $151,700.00 - $218,300.00

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.

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on‑site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team.

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