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Sr. Staff System Architect – Energy Generation, Storage & Conversion

San Francisco, CA, usFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Define and drive end-to-end architectures for energy generation, storage, and power conversion systems, bridging energy market requirements with semiconductor and power electronic capabilities.

Role type

Sr. Staff System Architect (Energy & Power Electronics)

Builds

Scalable energy system solutions including grid interfaces, renewable sources, BESS, and power conversion units.

Domain

Renewable energy, Power Electronics, Grid Infrastructure

Required skills

System architecture design, AC/DC and DC/DC power topologies, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Grid code compliance, System-level modeling/simulation, Stakeholder alignment

Preferred skills

Energy metering, Smart grid communication protocols, EV charging station architectures, Wide-bandgap power systems, Microgrid control

Technologies

PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, CFD, Modbus, IEC 61850, OCPP, SiC, GaN

Responsibilities

Define complete energy system architectures including grid connection and protection schemes; Architect bidirectional energy flows for storage systems; Provide system requirement documents and reference designs; Guide internal product teams and power IC designers; Track emerging standards and sustainability regulations.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC & strategy