Staff Systems Engineer

SPAN is a mission-driven company focused on electrification and decarbonization through innovative home energy solutions. As a Staff Systems Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the Systems Engineering organization, focusing on the top half of the systems "V". This position involves collaborating with Product Managers and functional engineers to decompose product requirements, develop systems architecture, and execute verification tests.

The role requires deep expertise in requirements management, functional safety, and system-level thinking. You'll be responsible for managing end-to-end requirements, ensuring their completeness, and coordinating across cross-functional teams. The position demands experience with regulated industries and certification processes, particularly in electricity grid, automotive, or medical sectors.

Working at SPAN means joining a diverse team in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, where creative thinking and teamwork are valued. The company offers competitive compensation ($143,000 - $190,000), comprehensive benefits, and equity grants. The work environment promotes work-life balance with flexible hours and regular team-building activities.

The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy and climate change solutions, thrives in dynamic environments, and excels at bringing structure to ambiguity. Technical expertise in embedded systems, hardware design, and programming languages like C, C++, Python, or Rust is highly valued. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of renewable energy while working with cutting-edge technology.