Director of Power Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted February 27, 2026
$276k - $426k
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Job Description
A leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and integrating high-power energy storage and conversion systems, leading a team of engineers to bring innovative battery and power electronics products from concept to mass production in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical system design, development, and integration of high-power energy conversion products from concept to deployment.
- Design power conversion products, supervisory control modules, and system components, collaborating with suppliers and vendors.
- Coordinate with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineers for seamless product integration.
- Manage and mentor the electrical engineering team, overseeing project goals and timelines.
- Stay current with industry advancements to ensure designs are innovative and compliant with standards.
Requirements
- A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus in power conversion or energy storage products, ideally for mass production
- Experience in high-voltage 400-2000VDC, and 480VAC design
- Proven track record as a senior electrical engineer, with hands-on design, prototyping, and launch experience in medium-to-high volume production of 10,000 units per year or higher
- Ability to perform detailed schematic capture in Altium or related CAD software
- Ability to supervise and occasionally perform detailed layout of high-power electronics PCBs in Altium or related CAD software
- Experience in the development of tools, infrastructure, and design practices for a growing team
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with all levels of the organization and presenting to internal and external executives
- Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
- Willingness to occasionally work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel as required
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $275,500 - $425,500 USD
Full-time position
Work environment may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, with PPE provided
Occasional work on weekends, nights, or on-call basis
Occasional travel requirements
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