Staff Electrical System Architect

$163,000 - $195,000/Yr

Antora Energy - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Electrical System Architect at Antora Energy is responsible for defining and developing the electrical system architecture for the company's thermal battery modules and plant electrical systems. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest performance and lowest cost of electrical systems, while also leading research and development initiatives and supporting code compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define the electrical system architecture for Antora's thermal battery module and plant electrical system.
• Work closely with module hardware and plant engineering teams to ensure optimal electrical system performance and cost.
• Lead and support electrical R&D initiatives.
• Support code compliance efforts for electrical systems.
• Create detailed system design documents and diagrams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and components for system implementation.
• Gather and analyze system requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business and technical requirements into detailed electrical system designs.
• Ensure system designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the integration of electrical systems and components into larger systems.
• Develop and execute testing plans to validate system performance and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during integration and testing phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and hardware engineering teams to ensure cohesive system development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a system architect or in a similar role focusing on high-power electrical systems up to 34.5kV and 100+MW.
• Experience with trade studies for optimal electrical system configuration.
• Experience with conceptual electrical system design, integration, and testing in relevant industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, energy, EV, power generation or storage).
• Proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD).
• Experience designing, prototyping, and bringing switching-based power electronics to market.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for industrial electrical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and failure root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Mentor and lead junior engineers either directly or through influence.
• Participation in product full cycle development from conceptual phase to prototype, site deployment, and operations.

Benefits

• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Industry leading paid time off policy with flexible holiday observance.
• Paid volunteer time off.