Senior Power Electronics Engineer, R&D

Gridware develops advanced sensing systems to analyze and protect electrical grids, preventing failures and enhancing safety.
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4+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Power Electronics Engineer, R&D

Gridware is a pioneering company focused on protecting and enhancing electrical grid infrastructure through advanced sensing technology. As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in R&D, you'll join a mission-critical team developing innovative solutions to prevent grid failures and enhance safety. The role combines expertise in power electronics, electromagnetics, and scientific computing to conduct cutting-edge research and experimentation.

The position emphasizes hands-on experimentation and research rather than traditional product development. You'll be responsible for designing and executing sophisticated experiments, developing prototypes, and analyzing complex data to discover novel sensing technologies. This role requires a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in power electronics, data acquisition, and scientific computing.

Working at Gridware means contributing to critical infrastructure protection while being backed by top climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. The company offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, regular time off with their unique "Off the Grid" program, and opportunities for professional development. The hybrid work environment in San Francisco provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced research environment, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for solving complex technical challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact grid safety and reliability, making it perfect for someone who wants to combine their technical expertise with real-world impact in the critical infrastructure sector.

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Responsibilities For Senior Power Electronics Engineer, R&D

  • Independently design, develop, and execute physical experiments to evaluate new ways of measuring electromechanical physical quantities
  • Develop hardware prototypes for hands-on power electronics experiments
  • Write clean code to analyze experimental results, perform exploratory data analysis, and model physical phenomena
  • Conduct literature reviews and research on novel sensing technology
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product development engineers, and product managers

Requirements For Senior Power Electronics Engineer, R&D

Python
  • 4+ years of physical experimental design, development, and execution experience
  • 4+ years of quantitative modeling and analysis experience in MATLAB or Python
  • 4+ years of experience with kW-level power electronics
  • Experience using data acquisition systems to acquire time-series measurements of dynamical systems
  • Strong fundamentals in Electromagnetics (E&M)
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Benefits For Senior Power Electronics Engineer, R&D

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Alternating day off (every other Monday)
  • Off the Grid - two week per year paid break for all employees
  • Commuter allowance
  • Company-paid training

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