System Engineer – Electrical Design (Onsite)

Job Title: System Engineer Electrical Design

Location: San Mateo, CA

Type: Long-Term Contract

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Engineer Electrical Design to join our engineering team focused on developing advanced high-power solar and battery control systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in embedded Linux development, power electronic systems, and a strong background in both digital and analog circuit design. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to next-generation energy technologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of high-power solar and battery control systems.

• Modify and maintain software within a Linux embedded environment.

• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and hardware bug tracking, including signal characterization and functional verification.

• Create and execute hardware and system-level test plans, including pre-compliance, reliability, and environmental testing.

• Collaborate with contract manufacturers (primarily in Asia) and component suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliverables.

• Participate in DFMEA, DFQ, and DFR processes to enhance product reliability and performance.

• Develop numerical simulations and data analysis tools to support control algorithm creation and decision-support software.

• Build and test peer-to-peer energy sharing and demand-response systems.

• Prototype preventive maintenance decision-support applications.

• Design algorithms for fault diagnosis and failure prediction.

• Support system sizing under demand uncertainty and integrate renewable energy systems efficiently.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design, including digital, analog, and power electronic systems.

• Strong understanding of power conversion technologies converters, inverters, and rectifiers.

• Proven experience with Embedded Linux Development, including Device Trees and Linux build systems (e.g., Buildroot).

• Background in solar, microgrid, or renewable energy systems.

• Proficient with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.

• Skilled in design tools and environments including LabView, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape, Altium, PLECS, Python.

• Deep knowledge of wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular).

• Familiarity with Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development frameworks.

• Awareness of international safety and EMC standards (UL, ISO, IEC, FCC, NEC).

• Self-starter attitude, eager to thrive in a start-up or high-growth environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

• Capable of standing, walking, and moving around for extended periods.

• Able to climb ladders or stairs and work at elevated heights when required.