Principal Controls Engineer
Bloom EnergySan Jose, CA
Full Time
Posted July 28, 2026
$176k - $254k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
$176,300.00 - $253,700.00
Key Responsibilities
- Own controls architecture and technical direction for major product programs.
- Develop control algorithms, sequencing logic, diagnostics, and fault-handling strategies.
- Define system requirements and interfaces across software, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.
- Lead integration, commissioning, and product validation activities.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex field and product issues.
- Analyze operational data to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Mentor engineers and establish controls engineering best practices.
- Support product roadmap planning and key technical decisions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of controls engineering experience in complex industrial, power, automotive, aerospace, or automation systems.
- Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and embedded control systems.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development.
- Experience with real-time software, system integration, and validation.
- Demonstrated technical leadership on large, cross-functional programs.
- Experience with distributed energy, power generation, microgrids, or industrial automation.
- Knowledge of diagnostics, condition monitoring, and data-driven control strategies.
- Experience supporting products from concept through field deployment.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled diagnostics and advanced automation technologies.
- Strong systems thinker with excellent technical judgment.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and complex technical challenges.
- Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
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