Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Peak Energy

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Burlingame, CA

Department: ESS Engineering

Reports To: Senior Systems Engineer

Position Type: Full-time

About Peak Energy

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

About the Role - Systems Engineer

Peak Energy is looking for a talented Systems Engineer to play a central role in the development and launch of Peak battery energy storage systems. This role influences all aspects of product development including design, modeling, integration and testing, manufacturing, and operation in the field. The Systems Engineer ensures that both the design and the final, assembled product meet the company and customer needs. This position is highly collaborative, requires strong technical and personal skills, and has an immense impact on the success of the product. The ideal candidate has strong battery and engineering fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a deep dedication to Peak's mission.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Define and manage system and subsystem requirements for Peak's battery energy storage system products
• Develop and own system-level budgets, decomposing top-level requirements into subsystem allocations
• Create and oversee verification of requirements including determining test plans, analyzing and reviewing results, providing the final say on the outcome of the verification
• Drive future architecture changes, evaluate tradeoffs on, and lead cross-functional decision-making efforts
• Support and mentor fellow engineers by communicating system-level impacts to inform and improve their designs
• Act as the subject matter expert for customer-facing documents such as service and operation manuals and technical reports
• Support UL, NFPA, and UN compliance efforts, providing technical expertise and guidance

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years working with high voltage electrical systems
• Mastery of electrical, thermal, and mechanical fundamentals
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (requirement decomposition, verification and validation, interface management)
• Strong analysis tool skills (e.g. Excel, Python, MATLAB)
• Experience evaluating complex, multi-disciplinary tradeoffs and driving cross-functional decision making
• Excellent organization and proficiency at creating robust and informative documentation
• Cross-functional project management experience
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high voltage battery systems
• Product design experience with high-volume products
• Experience with a requirements management tool (e.g. Jama, Polarion, Flow)
• Proficiency with Jira for task tracking and documentation

Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.

Peak Energy Core Values

• Speed Through Focus : Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.

• Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.

• Face the Brutal Truth : Embrace honesty, even when it's uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.

• Be a Good Person : Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $170,000-$200,000 with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible time off

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Strong 401(k) plan

• Equity opportunities

• Many great work perks

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.