Systems Engineer, Battery Management & Power Electronics

Element Energy, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Energy, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with a hardware background to drive the development and validation of its Advanced Battery Management products for grid storage applications.

The role requires deep experience in BMS design, power conversion, and safety-critical testing. You will define specifications, validate architectures, and contribute to hardware development while ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 7+ years of related experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 5+ years of related experience.
• Solid understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Define, validate, and enhance Battery Management System (BMS) for grid storage applications.
• Design of highly efficient power conversion solutions (DC-DC converter); explore new architectures and topologies.
• Create and execute test plans to validate designs for functional and performance goals; conduct product-level testing focusing on safety, reliability, risk mitigation and FMEA.
• Write requirement documents, application notes, user guides, and datasheets.

Skills

BMS design

DC-DC converters

Functional safety

Analog/Digital design

Battery chemistry

Grid storage systems

High voltage

UL certifications

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Element Energy, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with a hardware background to drive the development and validation of its Advanced Battery Management products for grid storage applications.

The role requires deep experience in BMS design, power conversion, and safety-critical testing. You will define specifications, validate architectures, and contribute to hardware development while ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.