Senior Electrical Research Engineer

Gridware's mission is to create a future where power outages and electric grid hazards (think wildfire ignition) are a thing of the past. We provide a truly full-stack (hardware + firmware + software) solution for the real time monitoring of America’s critical infrastructure. The system centers around low-cost hardware platforms that are easily and permanently deployed to power poles. The platform detects and predicts physical fault phenomena, expedites repairs during power outages, and helps utilities demonstrate risk reduction to regulators through comprehensive asset health profiles.

Gridware's technology is designed to unlock essential values for other adjacent verticals. Our unique positioning allows us to solve some of the world's most burning challenges -- from helping policy makers make data-driven infrastructure decisions to helping farmers overcome micro-climate challenges. While others turn a blind eye to these aged and highly-regulated industries, we at Gridware believe it's our duty to find win-for-all scenarios that lead to a prosperous future for coming generations.

Gridware is a privately-held, YC-backed company with funding from some of the best climate & hard tech investors in the world.

Role Description

Gridware is seeking a creative and fast-paced electrical research engineer to join our growing team. At Gridware, you will be responsible for evaluating and developing novel sensing technologies for incorporation in our flagship embedded product. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of semiconductor technologies, analog/digital circuit design, and classical physics.

Responsibilities

This is what you’ll be doing:

• Prototype low power physical sensing systems for detecting complex electromechanical phenomena
• Build data acquisition and physical experimentation infrastructure
• Conduct literature reviews and research on electronic sensing technologies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, mechanical engineers and product managers

Required Skills

To move forward in the application process you should have all of these:

• 4+ years of professional experience with physical sensing and transducers
• 4+ years of professional experience with custom embedded data acquisition systems
• 4+ years of professional experience with printed circuit board design
• Experience with analog circuit design. Applicants should be able to build and debug signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and transistor circuits.
• Strong fundamentals in E&M

Application

Although we do not require candidates to submit a cover letter, candidates who wish to have their application stand out are invited to write a cover letter outlining one or all of the following things in a bullet-point format:

• Where you have acquired the required skills
• Which (if any) of the bonus skills you have and where you acquired them
• Why you are interested in this role

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits that help employees to thrive and grow. These benefits include:

• Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
• Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
• Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K
• Free parking and a commuter allowance

Gridware is an equal-opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gridware is currently located in Walnut Creek but will be headquartered in San Francisco starting January 2025.