Senior Electrical Engineer

Verterra Energy • New Brighton, MN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (typically 8–15+ years of experience) who is deeply hands-on and comfortable owning real hardware from concept through prototype and into early production. The ideal candidate enjoys working close to the hardware, collaborating across disciplines, and making sound engineering tradeoffs in a fast-moving startup environment. This is an individual contributor role with technical influence , not a bureaucratic lead position. This role values engineers who prefer clear ownership, practical solutions, and steady execution over over-engineering or unnecessary complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience with embedded firmware bring-up and debugging
• Exposure to generators, motors, or electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with industrial controls, communication protocols, or automation
• Experience in startups or small engineering teams
• Prior involvement in validation, compliance, or early production support

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power and control electronics for generator-adjacent systems and supporting hardware
• Design, simulate, and validate DC-DC converters , power conditioning circuits, and low-to-medium power electronics
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts (Altium preferred) for analog, digital, and mixed-signal boards
• Select and integrate 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Microchip ARM-based devices, etc.), power modules, sensors, and communication interfaces
• Familiarity with modern MCU ecosystems, including peripherals, DMA, timers, and hardware-assisted control features
• Make pragmatic design decisions between: discrete power stages (PWM, MOSFETs, magnetics), and integrated or digitally controlled power modules
• Build, bring up, and debug prototypes at the bench
• Define and execute test plans using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and controls engineers to ensure clean system integration
• Support early manufacturing, validation, and reliability improvements
• Work directly with suppliers and fabrication partners as needed
• Clearly document designs and communicate technical decisions to the team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, disability, and basic protection
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO including 2 weeks of Sick and Safe Leave
• 7 company-paid holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Stocked kitchen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees