Electrical Engineering Lead, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted October 17, 2025
$169k - $228k
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Job Description
The Electrical Engineering Lead at Redwood Materials is responsible for designing, developing, and leading the electrical systems of high-power energy storage products, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring successful project execution from concept to deployment in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical system design and development 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 project goals and timelines as a hands-on engineering manager.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performance electrical engineering team.
- Stay updated on industry advancements and ensure designs meet standards and incorporate best practices.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Seven (7) or more years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus in power conversion or energy storage products, ideally for mass production.
- Experience in designing high-voltage systems in the range of 400-2000VDC and 480VAC.
- 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 developing tools, infrastructure, and design practices for a growing engineering 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 productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
- Ability to work in challenging conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods.
- Essential physical capabilities such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- Availability to work occasional 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: $168,500 - $227,500 USD
Full-time position
Work environment may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes with PPE
Occasional work on weekends, nights, or being on-call
Occasional travel
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