7.6. Senior Electrical Engineer

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

33d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will play a critical role in developing and validating the electrical systems that power the next generation of clean metals production. This engineer will lead the design, testing, and deployment of electrical power and instrumentation systems that support new processing technologies. The role requires a hands-on builder who can turn rough requirements into fully engineered solutions, demonstrate electrical systems with rigorous calculations and testing, and help accelerate the deployment of infrastructure that enables sustainable critical metals production.

Requirements

• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial systems, power systems, or process equipment environments
• Strong experience with electrical power systems, system sizing, and engineering calculations
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing electrical equipment and control systems
• Experience working with industrial instrumentation and measurement devices
• Proficiency in electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation
• Ability to translate high-level technical needs into structured engineering designs and implementation plans
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, testing, and lifecycle validation of electrical power components used in critical metals processing systems
• Develop electrical architectures and calculations to demonstrate and validate new electrical apparatus and system solutions
• Design and implement instrumentation and electrical measurement systems to support process development and system validation
• Create strategic engineering plans to design, build, test, and prove new electrical systems and infrastructure
• Translate early-stage concepts and rough requirements into complete electrical engineering projects and system designs
• Lead hands-on electrical system builds, commissioning, and troubleshooting during equipment development and deployment
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to support fabrication, installation, and operation
• Coach and support early-career engineers in electrical design, testing, and practical engineering execution

Benefits

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level