Principal Electrical Hardware EngineerYotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you.This role is ideal for a hands-on electrical engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of power electronics, embedded systems, and product development.
As a Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer, you will own the architecture and execution of critical power conversion and control hardware that drives our energy platform. You'll play a key role in shaping next generation products from early concept through production, balancing deep technical expertise with practical engineering execution. This position requires someone who is equally comfortable designing complex mixed-signal hardware, troubleshooting systems at the bench, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring other engineers to elevate overall team performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the electrical hardware architecture and development of BMS, DC-DC, and inverter subsystems across the YOTTA BLOCK product portfolio, from concept through production releaseDesign, develop, and validate mixed-signal hardware including power stages, gate drivers, sensing circuits, isolation circuitry, analog front ends, and microcontroller-based control systemsCreate schematics and perform hands-on PCB layout in Altium, including high current routing, controlled impedance design, thermal management, and EMI-conscious placement and routing practicesDesign and specify magnetic components such as transformers, inductors, and common-mode chokes, while collaborating with vendors on custom solutionsCollaborate with firmware engineers to develop, implement, and tune closed-loop digital control systems for power conversion applicationsDevelop and debug communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS-485, and USB across embedded and system-level architecturesLead hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, thermal cameras, and solar array simulatorsDrive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT), supporting pilot production builds, factory test development, and manufacturing ramp activitiesEnsure compliance with EMI/EMC, safety, and reliability requirements, including in-house pre-compliance testing and coordination with external certification labsMentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, establishing high standards for engineering quality, documentation, and design review processesPartner cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, systems, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver fully integrated hardware solutionsQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution10+ years of industry experience in power electronics and mixed-signal hardware design, with a proven track record of successfully bringing products from concept to productionExtensive hands-on experience designing Battery Management System (BMS) hardware for lithium-ion battery systems, including cell monitoring, balancing, protection, isolated communication, and contactor controlStrong experience designing inverter and/or bidirectional DC-DC power conversion systems for solar, energy storage, or related renewable energy applicationsExpert proficiency with Altium Designer, including schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout for power electronics, library management, and ECO workflowsDeep understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design, including op amps, comparators, ADC/DAC interfaces, isolation circuits, gate drivers, and current voltage sensing.Experience with microcontroller-based system design and the ability to collaborate effectively with firmware teams on embedded C development and debuggingStrong hands-on laboratory and debugging experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, solar array simulators, network analyzers, and thermal imaging toolsComfortable soldering, reworking, and modifying prototype hardware as needed during development and testingWorking knowledge of EMI/EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance practices for grid-connected power electronics, with the ability to design for compliance throughout the development lifecycleExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical designs and communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.What We OfferUp to $200,000 a year DOEComprehensive benefits packageHigh-impact leadership role in a fast-growing clean energy companyCollaborative, mission driven work environmentWork Authorization Requirement Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.Why Join Yotta Energy At Yotta Energy you won't be one of many, you'll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.