Staff Electrical Engineer Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Staff Electrical Engineer
On-siteEngineeringFull time
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Description
Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with our modular Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to be a leader in developing our grid-connected electronics and electrical systems. This role reports to the Head of Electrical Engineering and will serve as a key contributor and technical expert for the Electrical Engineering group: leading complex design of mission-critical electronics, developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems, performing rigorous root cause analysis and design reviews, and influencing major design decisions. We are looking for an experienced industry professional who can bring expertise and immediately make an impact by driving forward the quality and reliability of our electrical systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the design of analog and digital circuitry

• power converters, analog/digital signal processing, FPGAs and peripherals, and more
  Take ownership of multiple PCBA designs from concept to production, including: electrical design, PCB layout, design for testing and manufacturing, component selection, quality, etc.

Lead the development of new features and technologies to further improve our product offering
Recommend, develop, and execute a variety of tests on PCBAs, power electronic devices, and other electrical components: new design validation, troubleshooting, accelerated life and reliability testing, and more
Perform root cause analysis on components that have failed in manufacturing and the field
Participate in design reviews as an SME
Mentor less experienced engineers in technical and professional development
Requirements
Required skills and experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on electronics and circuit design
Significant experience in PCBA design, including: analog and digital circuit design, PCBA layout considerations, creepage and clearage considerations, and more
Experience using an EDA tool: Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, etc
Experience in a lab environment, including working knowledge of test and measurement tools
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Desired skills and experience
More than 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Expertise in simulation, analysis, and testing of electrical systems (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB, ANSYS).
Experience with electrical and environmental stress testing to measure component, PCBA, and system level reliability and performance
Knowledge of EMC/EMI design considerations and mitigation techniques.
Experience with relevant electronics industry standards (IEEE, IPC, JESD)
Location
This role is located at the Smart Wires HQ, in (Research Triangle Park) Durham, NC
Benefits
At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employees’ total wellbeing, and our benefit offerings reflect that commitment to our people.
We offer:
Unlimited annual leave
Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community.
Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave to support you and your family.
Competitive total compensation packages that include, salary, bonus and equity.
The Culture
We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone and achieve their full potential, based on our core values:
Making an impact

• We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.
  Collaboration to drive success
• We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.
  Accountability
• We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity
• and maintaining clear, open communication
• ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.
  Tenacious courage
• We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible
• so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.
• Smart Wires is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Smart Wires complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of any skin color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.•