Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Location:

San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Company Description:

We are building America’s next-generation technology company with a mission to make essential systems as accessible as everyday infrastructure and to pioneer zero-emission solutions that enable a new era of clean transportation. Recently, we introduced a breakthrough platform—the first of its kind in the U.S. and the longest-range in the world of its category—delivering 10x the efficiency of traditional alternatives. This innovation is transforming how people and goods move while unlocking scalable solutions for nearly half of the world’s population living in highly congested regions.

Our team is adventurous, close-knit, and supported by some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent tech leaders and leading venture firms. The leadership brings together graduates from MIT, Berkeley, and CMU with deep expertise in aerospace, autonomous systems, and robotics. We’re entering an exciting new phase of growth—and we’d love for you to join us.

Job Description

:

We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our custom powertrains for our novel electric vehicles.

You will be reporting directly into our CTO, working with them to hire Electrical Engineers across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities:

- Architect and deliver a safe and reliable electric powertrain, including all components from batteries to motors.

- Work with vendors and contractors to design and build custom powertrain components.

- Lead and grow EE team.

Required Experience & Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) and at least 4 years of experience in electric powertrain design.

- Extensive knowledge of Li-ion batteries, BMSs, PDUs, charging standards, inverters and electric motors.

- Knowledge of applicable standards for testing and certification of high-voltage electric powertrain components.

- Strong skills in C/C++ and embedded software development.

- Experience designing schematics, PCB, and CAD

- Experience working with different communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, RS232, J1939).

- Team leadership experience, but also the desire to be a strong individual contributor.

- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast pace environment.

What we offer:

- All our positions offer a compensation package that includes base salary and benefits. Benefits include PTO, Sick Time, 401k and 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for the employee.