Director/Senior Manager, Electronics Engineering

Director/Senior Manager, Electronics Engineering Fourier - 4.3 Mountain View, CA Job Details Full-time $185,000 - $250,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Sourcing Industrial automation Electrical schematic design Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Startup experience ISO standards 5 years Bachelor of Science Engineering Supply chain PCB design Firmware System design Renewable energy Scalable systems Electronics design Team development Programmable logic controllers Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Electrical building codes Mentoring Systems engineering Vendor relationship management Master's degree in electrical engineering System architecture design Electrical transformers Working on electrical projects Manufacturing Root cause analysis Supplier selection Senior level Electrical Engineering Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Cross-functional team management Leadership Prototypes Sensors LOTO Supply chain collaboration Engineering validation Senior leadership Electrical control system design Full Job Description About Fourier Fourier is focused on making on-site hydrogen universally accessible . Our breakthrough architecture enables highly modular and fully automated electrolyzers that scale to any size and optimize efficiency at all loads. We are on a mission to transition the global energy landscape toward a purely sustainable and emission-free future by unlocking the full potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. Role Overview Fourier Earth Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Power Electronics Engineering to lead the development of critical power electronics systems for our next-generation electrolyzer platforms. This role will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership , guiding architecture decisions, driving hardware development, and building a high-performing engineering team. You will play a key role in developing high-efficiency power conversion systems that enable scalable hydrogen production and ensure our technology performs reliably across a wide range of operating conditions. You will lead the design, integration, and deployment of all electrical systems powering our H2 electrolyzers and all supporting equipment for a fully functional and automated hydrogen production system. The candidate will possess deep technical expertise in power conversion and industrial distribution, but have the broad systems-level vision to seamlessly integrate the hardware with mechanical constraints and software/firmware controls in a hazardous environment. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in power electronics design, high-power systems, and system-level architecture in accordance with compliance standards, along with a proven ability to mentor engineers and lead complex hardware programs from concept through production .

Responsibilities Architectural Leadership:

Own the end-to-end electrical architecture from the 480V grid tie-in down to the 12V/24V DC sensor networks, ensuring clean power distribution, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance.

Power Conversion & Load Management:

Oversee the design and specification of AC/DC rectification for the electrolyzer stack, DC/DC converters, and the integration of VFDs and SCR controllers for heavy industrial loads.

Systems Integration:

Act as the technical bridge between Hardware, Controls, and Software teams. Define firmware requirements, state-machine logic, and communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Profinet, etc.) to ensure seamless system operation.

Safety & Compliance:

Lead the design of electrical systems for hazardous environments (Class I, Div 1/2 or ATEX). Ensure all designs strictly adhere to NEC, UL, and relevant functional safety standards (IEC 61508/ISO 13849).

Team Management:

Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of power electronics, electrical, and controls engineers.

Vendor & Supply Chain Collaboration:

Identify, evaluate, and manage external suppliers, component vendors, and contract manufacturers for critical power components (transformers, rectifiers, control panels).

Project Execution:

Manage complex development schedules, budgets, and hardware development lifecycles from initial prototyping through to commercial-scale deployment. This includes best practices for schematic design, PCB layout, simulation and hardware validation to be presented and approved through design reviews.

Basic Qualifications Education:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

12+ years of progressive engineering experience in power electronics, industrial automation, or renewable energy systems.

Leadership:

5+ years of direct engineering management experience leading cross-functional hardware/systems teams.

Technical Mastery:

Proven expertise in 480V (3-phase) AC power distribution, AC/DC rectification, and isolating low-voltage instrumentation networks from high-voltage noise. Strong demonstration of root cause analysis and system optimization for high velocity design and implementation.

Controls & Comms:

Strong familiarity with PLC/PAC architectures and industrial fieldbus networks.

Safety Standards:

Deep working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), UL 508A, and high-voltage safety protocols (LOTO, grounding/bonding). Preferred Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. with a focus on Power Electronics, Power Systems, or Control Systems. Direct industry experience in hydrogen infrastructure, electrochemistry, oil & gas, or large-scale energy storage. Experience designing systems specifically for hazardous locations (hydrogen gas environments). Strong background in thermal management of high-power electronics (liquid/air cooling strategies). Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and production environments . This may include startup or high-growth technology company experience. Why Join Fourier Help build technology that directly accelerates the clean energy transition . Work on cutting-edge hydrogen production systems . Join a mission-driven team solving one of the most important challenges in global energy .

Compensation Range:

$185K - $250K