Senior / Staff Systems Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer - in San Jose - who is a self-driven, curious, and passionate engineer to join our Technology Development team and help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power through our novel solid-state thermal battery. This is a deeply collaborative role at the heart of system innovation. You will work across disciplines to shape the architecture and operating philosophy of Antora’s future products and projects. Using first-principles modeling, data analysis, and real-world performance insights, you will help accelerate Antora’s mission to decarbonize industry at scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of experience, or
- Master’s degree plus 2+ years of experience, or
- PhD in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics
- Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of experience, or
- Master’s degree plus 8+ years of experience, or
- PhD plus 4+ years of experience in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics
- Strong fundamentals in first-principles systems analysis, thermodynamic cycles, energy balances, heat transfer, and gas systems
- Strong analytical modeling skills using Python or similar tools
- Experience owning or leading the architecture design of industrial-scale energy systems
- Ability to clearly communicate assumptions, methodology, and results to technical and non-technical leadership
- Ability to learn complex, interdisciplinary concepts quickly
- Enjoys tackling difficult, cross-functional problems in a collaborative environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with high-temperature systems
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or dynamic simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, HYSYS, Python/Modelica)
- Experience with FEA and/or CFD using commercial software such as Ansys or COMSOL
- Experience with techno-economic analysis
Responsibilities
- Develop first-principles–based models to analyze the architecture and operating behavior of Antora’s thermal storage systems. Use these models to deepen system understanding, uncover tradeoffs, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Propose, evaluate, and model next-generation system architectures and operating strategies for Antora’s thermal battery.
- Lead the development and implementation of new system architectures and operational philosophies, from early concept through validation.
- Analyze data from commercial project sites and Antora’s in-house test facilities to refine and validate models, enabling accurate prediction of future system performance.
- Work closely with commercial, engineering, and field teams to understand how the thermal battery operates in practice and how it creates value for customers and other stakeholders.
Benefits
- equity compensation in the form of stock options
- a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- flexible spending accounts
- an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
