Systems Hardware Engineer

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 is an early-stage company reimagining energy storage and battery management. Our breakthrough algorithms and patented control systems solve critical battery safety and performance issues in large-scale grid storage and data center markets. We mitigate the risk of battery fires while also increasing performance and longevity. In many cases, this also enables the safe and economic use of second-life batteries. We provide essential technologies that help enable the widespread adoption of clean renewable energy and "the electrification of everything" movement that is changing the world’s energy infrastructure.

Description

Systems Engineer with a hardware background. Responsible for Systems/HW development and the validation of Element Energy's Advanced Battery Management products.

Location / Travel

• Element's Menlo Park Office. Travel to production and/or customer sites as necessary.

Salary / Equity

• Staff to Senior Staff range dependent on skills and experience.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, and 7+ years of closely related experience. Regardless of degree discipline, a solid understanding of Electrical Engineering fundamentals is essential.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field and 5+ years of closely related experience.

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, model new power converter topologies and related control techniques to achieve improved performance.
• Create and execute test plans to validate designs for functional and performance goals; design and execution of product level testing with a focus on safety, reliability, risk mitigation and FMEA.
• Write requirement documents, application notes, user guides, and datasheets.

Preferred Skills:

• BMS design and characterization techniques.
• Deep experience in DC-DC converters and control loop design.
• Functional safety development processes and lifecycles.
• Solid background in analog/digital circuit design, micro-processors, and serial communication interfaces.
• Knowledge of battery chemistry, characteristics, and performance.
• Knowledge of grid-tied storage systems and how they function/interact with the grid.
• Experience working with high power and/or high voltage products
• Knowledge of UL and other certification requirements for functionality and functional safety.

Element Energy is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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