Manager, Systems Engineering
Job Description
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
You will lead the team responsible for system engineering at Electric Hydrogen. In this role you will split time between our office in San Jose, CA and our office in San Carlos, CA with an allowable hybrid work schedule. Depending on the phase of the project, up to 10% of your time might be best spent at vendors sites or on project sites. You will report to the VP of Product Engineering.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leverage first principles thinking to develop system architectures for our plants which achieve the lowest possible levelized cost of hydrogen
- Translate top level product requirements into engineering requirements for all systems, subsystems and components
- Optimize requirements by developing performance and cost models to quantify tradeoffs
- Define top level system behavior and control logic
- Analyze system level failure modes and effect and use this analysis to establish test plans and make design changes
- Gather and analyze data from prototype, pilot and commercial deployments and compare product, system, subsystem and component performance to requirements and models
- Build a collaborative interdisciplinary team which works across sites and across teams to achieve the best possible product level outcomes
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- BS in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar
- 10+ years working as a systems engineer or in roles where holistic analysis and interdisciplinary tradeoffs were critical
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Experience building system models
- Experience bringing new products into existence
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Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
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