Technical Program Manager, Power Systems

1st Avenue Power

Mountain View, CA

Full Time

Posted October 8, 2026

$210k - $260k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 9, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

The Program Manager, Power Systems owns delivery of our power conversion programs from concept to certified, field-ready products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
5+ years in hardware product development, including 3+ years managing power electronics projects (inverters, PCS, converters, drives or chargers).
Delivered at least one power electronics product from development through certification and production launch.
Working knowledge of power converter topologies, semiconductor devices, thermal management and control fundamentals, enough to judge technical trade-offs and schedule risk.
Experience managing budgets above $2M and cross-functional teams of 10+ engineers.
Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet or Primavera) and issue trackers (Jira or equivalent).
Master's degree in electrical engineering or an MBA.
PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification; experience with hybrid stage-gate and agile methods for hardware/firmware teams.
Direct experience with utility-scale solar inverters or BESS PCS (1 MW+ class, 1,500 VDC systems).
Familiarity with key standards and grid codes: UL 1741 (incl. SB), UL 62109, IEC 62109-1/-2, UL 9540 system integration, IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 1547.1, IEEE 2800-2022, NERC reliability guidelines
Experience supporting interconnection model validation (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD) with utilities or ISOs.
Background in grid-forming inverter programs or wide-bandgap (SiC) product development.
Technical credibility: holds design reviews with power electronics, firmware and controls engineers, mechanical, and test engineers.
Schedule discipline: builds realistic plans around prototype cycles, lab slots and certification lead times.
Risk judgment: spots technical and supply risks early and forces decisions rather than tracking them passively.
Supplier leadership: negotiates scope, cost and delivery with component vendors, CMs and test labs.
Communication: writes clear status reports and presents trade-offs to executives and customers.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Health Insurance: We offer 100% coverage of employee and 75% of dependent premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan. Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.