Director of Engineering, Energy Storage (BESS)

Please note: Only apply for this role if you live in the vicinity of our HQ in Irvine, California and can operate on a hybrid basis. We do not offer relocation expenses.

About us

The future is electric, but only if it’s better — for businesses, consumers, and the planet. We bring electrification to the next level, to enable and sustain a cleaner planet.

TAE Power Solutions (TPS) is the electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, a leader in nuclear fusion technology. The company is leveraging unique power management technology originally developed for nuclear fusion and applying it in adjacent industries including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our engineering teams in the design, development, and deployment of advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role will be instrumental in driving technical excellence, ensuring project delivery, and aligning engineering execution with corporate strategy. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Director will oversee multiple engineering leads, foster cross-functional collaboration, and establish scalable processes to support our rapid growth in the clean energy sector.

This is a full-time, remote role (HQ in Southern California) with rich benefits and a great comp package. Join us!

At TAE Power Solutions, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for this role is between $225,000-$265,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineering leads and their respective groups (hardware, systems, integration, and testing) from concept through prototype, certification, manufacturing scale-up, and successful commercial launch.

- Provide support to VP of Engineering in translating General Manager’s strategy into actionable engineering roadmaps and priorities.

- Drive innovation in BESS technology, ensuring designs are reliable, safe, cost-effective, and compliant with evolving industry standards.

- Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, balancing innovation, discipline, and speed.

Technical Oversight

- Oversee system architecture and design reviews across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

- Ensure robust engineering standards, design controls, and documentation practices are in place.

- Partner with product management and commercial teams to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

- Provide technical guidance in evaluating new technologies, vendors, and materials.

Program & Project Management

- Manage the successful execution of engineering programs from concept to commercialization.

- Work closely with project management, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

- Track KPIs for engineering performance, quality, and safety, and report progress to the VP of Engineering and executive leadership.

- Support cross-functional alignment with supply chain, regulatory, and field service functions.

Risk & Compliance

- Anticipate and mitigate technical risks in system design and deployment.

- Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, NFPA, and regional safety/certification standards.

- Support sustainability and reliability objectives, including lifecycle performance, recycling, and environmental compliance.

Required Skills:

- 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with at least 5 years in energy storage, renewable energy, or power systems.

- Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex hardware/software products.

- Strong understanding of BESS architecture, including PCS, EMS, battery modules/packs, and thermal management.

- Experience with product development lifecycle (concept, prototype, validation, commercialization).

- Familiarity with project management methodologies.

- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Exceptional collaboration, communication, and social skills with the ability to effectively work with employees and leaders at all levels.

- Ability to create and maintain multi-media-based briefings.

- Prior experience and proven success working independently as well as managing large teams to successfully deliver against multiple priorities.

- Ability to influence multi-functional and cross-organizational teams.

- Big picture/Systems thinking proficiency.

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Success in This Role

The Director of Engineering will succeed by:

- Establishing a high-performing engineering organization that scales with company growth.

- Delivering best-in-class BESS solutions that meet market, safety, and customer requirements.

- Acting as the bridge between engineering execution and strategic direction from the VP of Engineering.

- Building strong cross-functional partnerships to accelerate deployment and innovation.

About Us:

Imagination, skill, and will

At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live. The future is electric, because it’s powered by TAE.

Confident, collaborative, and creative

We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.

You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:

- You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.

- You are collaborative and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.

- You are creative, with determination to learn continuously, break new ground, and push the cutting edge.

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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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