Senior Manager, Electrical and Embedded Systems

Position Overview: 

As the Senior Manager of Electrical Systems for our Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) team, you will be at the forefront of designing and scaling our gigawatt-scale battery electrical and control systems. This executive role requires a blend of visionary leadership and hands-on engineering expertise, particularly in embedded systems. You will steer the development and implementation of Peak Energy’s electrical systems, ensuring they meet our strategic objectives and are executed successfully. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Define and drive the overall electrical systems design strategy for Peak Energy’s ESS, from initial concept through to production and continuous improvement. 
• Lead the integration of battery management, power conversion, and supervisory control modules, working closely with internal teams and external partners to align development cycles and ensure successful implementation. 
• Provide leadership in embedded systems engineering, ensuring that embedded software and firmware are effectively integrated with hardware components and meet performance and reliability standards. 
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of electrical engineers and embedded systems specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, rapid prototyping, and iterative testing. 
• Oversee the development of electrical component requirements and ensure the successful execution of system testing, integration, validation, and production. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and external stakeholders, to provide direction and leadership on electrical systems, controls, and embedded engineering. 
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical systems design practices, tools, and infrastructure to support the growth of Peak Energy’s ESS capabilities. 
• Address complex engineering challenges with a proactive and hands-on approach, ensuring the timely and effective resolution of issues. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in high-voltage systems engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex electrical system designs and implementations. 
• Strong fundamentals in electrical and controls engineering, with extensive experience in high-voltage system design. 
• Proficiency in embedded systems engineering, including embedded software and firmware development, and experience with relevant tools and methodologies. 
• Proficiency in electrical engineering tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium, Matlab) and hands-on experience with prototyping, validation, and testing. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage the design and manufacturing of medium to high-volume products. 
• A passion for renewable energy and sustainability, with a drive to make a positive environmental impact through technological innovation. 
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• In-depth knowledge of battery chemistry, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and relevant electrical and safety standards. 
• Experience in power electronics design and supervisory control systems. 
• Background in utility-scale energy storage systems and their unique challenges and requirements. 

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.