Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Bloom Energy is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the development, integration, and certification of utility-interactive power conversion systems. These systems incorporate medium- and large-scale power electronics, grid-forming and grid-following inverters, and low-voltage power distribution equipment. The role serves as a technical bridge among power electronics, switchgear, controls, protection, compliance, product safety, and other cross-functional teams. The position involves inverter-based energy systems operating at 480 Vac with integrated switchboards rated up to 6000 A, supporting grid-parallel, islanded, and microgrid applications. The engineer will lead detailed system design, electrical architecture, protection schemes, and validation plans, while working toward certification to UL, IEEE, NEC, and applicable IEC standards. The role reports to the Sr. Principal Engineer, Electrical and is based at Bloom Energy’s San Jose, California headquarters site. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, from system design and supplier specifications through laboratory testing, certification, production ramp, and initial field installations. The role also includes occasional field support and participation in a structured new product development process.
Requirements
- BSEE and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience designing electrical assemblies, including wiring harnesses and panel boards.
- Experience selecting and qualifying electrical components such as fuses, breakers, contactors, connectors, and cables.
- Detailed understanding of power electronics converter topologies and operation.
- Demonstrated experience leading system-level designs integrating power converters with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Excellent understanding of UL 1741, NEC, UL 891, and UL 840 standards for product design.
- Detailed understanding of serial communications networks such as CAN, Modbus, and Ethernet.
- Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment in a laboratory environment.
- Experience programming in Python, LabVIEW, and Vehicle Spy environments.
- Experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB Simulink and SKM Power Tools.
- Fundamental understanding of working with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks and eDrawings.
- Willingness to travel for short periods.
- Team-oriented problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan effectively using different tools, adapt to changing priorities and assignments, and maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience drawing cable harnesses in AutoCAD, DraftSight, and/or SolidWorks Electrical.
- MSEE preferred.
- EIT/PE preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical circuits, components, assemblies, and systems, including modeling, component selection, and mechanical layout and packaging.
- Design high-power electrical systems, including inverters, switchgear, and other electrical components, using thorough calculations and analysis.
- Generate detailed requirements specifications for suppliers of electrical components, controllers, and power electronics converters.
- Support existing electrical designs by identifying improvement opportunities and leading design changes.
- Collaborate with mechanical design, compliance, NPI, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, installation, and field service teams.
- Perform system sizing, power flow analysis, grounding studies, fault-current calculations, and protection coordination.
- Conduct laboratory qualification, validation, and compliance testing of electrical components and systems; prepare test plans and reports.
- Lead detailed product design reviews, FMEAs, and technical analyses with cross-functional teams.
- Support new designs through production ramp and initial field installations.
- Provide occasional field support for deployed systems.
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities.
- Manage projects and deliverables within a structured NPD process.
- Participate in safety training, comply with safety policies and practices, and maintain a clean and safe workstation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
