Inlyte Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in San Leandro, CA. The role involves leading the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for iron-sodium energy storage technology.
About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for shaping the battery and energy storage product architecture, ensuring the delivery of reliable, safe, and cost-effective battery systems. Your tasks will include leading hardware selection and design, developing system architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting compliance with safety standards, and contributing to system controls development.
About You
Required:
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
10 years experience in power systems, renewable energy, or energy storage applications.
Experience with field deployment and commissioning of projects, including FAT, SAT, and UAT.
Experience developing scopes of work and managing electrical contractors.
Proficiency with power electronics, protection systems, and grid interconnection standards.
Hands-on experience with electrical CAD tools.
Strong understanding of energy storage applications, including UPS, renewable integration, and demand management.
Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills.
Effective communicator and a good listener with integrity.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment.
Preferred:
Experience with both lithium and alternative battery chemistries in energy storage applications.
Background in system-level safety engineering or protection engineering.
Familiarity with permitting and regulatory approval processes for C&I and utility interconnections.
Familiarity with electrical studies tools (e.g. SKM, ETAP, PSCAD).
Benefits
Incentive stock options based on Bay Area comps regardless of location.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance and short term disability (100% of employee’s insurance premium and 75% of dependants).
40 hours of paid sick time.
Hybrid commute option for Bay Area employees.
Unlimited PTO policy.
Compensation range for Bay Area: $166k - $204k depending on qualifications, location, and experience.
Inlyte Energy
Inlyte creates grid batteries made from abundant and inexpensive iron and salt, providing energy storage for the grid and making wind and solar energy storage more powerful tools in the fight against climate change.
Company Size: 11-50 employeesRenewables & Environment