Mainspring Energy

power generation

SeniorElectricalEngineerBalanceofSystemIntegrationEngineer

$130–153k Menlo Park, California, United States Salary
The Brief

“Senior Electrical Engineer - Balance of System Integration Engineer at Mainspring Energy. Skills: Balance of System (BoS) strategy, architectural design, hardware-to-software interface, Industrial Control Panels (ICP), site-level communication networks, industrial communication protocols. lead the architectural design and deployment of the hardware-to-software interface for Linear Generator sites. serve as a cross-functional technical lead for Balance of System (BoS) strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

high reliability designs; manufacturing scalability; cost-reduction; design-for-manufacturability (DFM); UL 508A certification; deliver local power for EV charging, commercial facilities, data centers, and grid-scale operations; quickly scaling for international expansion; transition the world to clean and affordable electricity

Industry & Context.

power generation
Problems you'll solve

solve problems efficiently; solve problems efficiently

Eligibility Requirements

outdoor environments (-30C to 50C), hardware fitment within tight spatial constraints

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of demonstrated experience developing industrial control panels and integrated systems, understanding of DC/AC power distribution, relay logic, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP), Demonstrated experience integrating complex hardware platforms with third-party software controllers or utility-level aggregators, Experience with UL 508A standards, control panel layout, and thermal management in outdoor environments (-30C to 50C), Proven ability to manage complex project dependencies, including hardware fitment within tight spatial constraints

Nice to Have

Familiarity with grid-tied inverters, battery pre-charge circuits, or Linux-based industrial PCs, Experience with PLC programming, Microgrid or SCADA system integration

What You'll Do.

lead the architectural design and deployment of the hardware-to-software interface for Linear Generator sites

serve as a cross-functional technical lead for Balance of System (BoS) strategy

developing modular hardware platforms that scale from small microgrids to utility-scale power plants

own the full design lifecycle and vendor management for Industrial Control Panels (ICP)

Manage the full design cycle for NEMA 3R and 4X control cabinets

Design and implement I/O mapping for control and safety systems

Architect robust site-level communication networks

Be the primary technical interface for outsourced design firms and panel manufacturers

Lead technical reviews and coordinate with contract manufacturers

Manage the physical and electrical interfaces between the linear generator and external balance-of-system equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional technical lead; technical interface for outsourced design firms and panel manufacturers; coordinate with contract manufacturers; Proactive Collaboration

Communication Scope

primary technical interface

Process & Methodology

vendor management, Manage the full design cycle, Manage the physical and electrical interfaces, manage complex project dependencies

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