Sr. Staff Systems Architect, Hardware

Amperesand • San Francisco, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Requirements

• Technical degree (PhD preferred) or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics design
• Architected a high volume (100k+ units) product
• Proficient with simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink, PSCAD
• Strong understanding of fundamental physics including electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamics
• Able to use scripting languages to create and test models
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% including internationally
• Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the Energy sector preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the Product and Design teams to deliver a robust, single fault tolerant architecture
• Create operation models and run simulations to ensure optimal component sizing and specifications for electrical and thermal systems
• Conduct DFMEA to identify design gaps and propose solutions
• Own design trade-offs and cost analyses to guide engineering decisions
• Build a team to own and deliver detailed requirements for Design teams

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
• Commuter Benefits
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree