Staff Electrical System Architect
Antora Energy, San Jose, CA, United States
At Antora, we’re on a mission to stop climate change. And we can’t do that unless we tackle the 30% of global emissions that come from industry.
Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora’s thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We’re on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America’s clean energy leadership.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Electrical System Architect to join our team at Antora. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and love of high-voltage and high-power electrical system design and architecture. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define electrical system requirements, perform architecture and design trade studies and own the development of the highest performance, lowest cost system for Antora’s thermal energy storage products and projects.Define the electrical system architecture for both Antora’s thermal battery module and plant electrical system.
- Work closely with Antora’s module hardware team and plant engineering teams to ensure the highest performing, lowest cost electrical system across Antora’s projects
- Lead and support electrical R&D initiatives
- Support Antora’s code compliance efforts
- Create detailed system design documents and diagrams.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and components for system implementation.
- Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements.
- Translate business and technical requirements into detailed electrical system designs.
- Ensure system designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
- Oversee the integration of electrical systems and components into larger systems.
- Develop and execute testing plans to validate system performance and functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the integration and testing phases.
- Work closely with mechanical, software, and hardware engineering teams to ensure cohesive system development while meeting project milestones.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience as a system architect or in a similar role with a focus on high-power electrical systems, focusing on performance, efficiency, and scalability of systems up to 34.5kV and 100+MW.
- Experience with trade studies to determine the optimal configuration of the electrical systems, including voltage levels, power electronic applicability, and protection schemes.
- Experience with conceptual electrical system design, integration, and testing in a relevant industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace, energy, EV, power generation or storage).
- Proficiency in electrical design and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice, PSCAD).
- Experience designing, prototyping, and bringing switching based power electronics to market. The ideal applicant will be able to evaluate different power delivery solutions to confirm initial installation and operational requirements.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to industrial electrical systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and failure root-cause analysis experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Qualifications Desired
- Mentor and lead (either directly or through influence) more junior engineers
- Participation in product full cycle development - from conceptual phase to prototype, site deployment, and operations.
Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA
Salary Range:
$163,000 - $195,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
This job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate's experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
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- Fully stocked kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks
- Weekly team lunches catered by local restaurants
- On-site gym with fitness equipment
- On-site showers and bike parking
- On-site EV charging (coming soon!)
- Monthly social gatherings
- Quarterly “home week” with on-site & off-site team building