Head of Hardware
Location
Burlingame, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$215,000 - $265,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-19
Responsibilities
- Act as technical lead for Peak's products.
- Lead system design and ensure successful integration across various domains.
- Define and maintain system-level requirements for hardware components.
- Own system modeling and engineering through requirements definition.
- Oversee design-for-manufacturability and collaborate with supply chain partners.
- Own validation testing for hardware performance and safety.
- Partner with software and firmware teams for product integration.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven track record in high voltage and high power systems or energy storage.
- Expertise in electrical system design, mechanical/structural design, and thermal management.
- Proficient in CAD and analysis tools, with hands-on prototyping experience.
- Strong understanding of compliance and safety requirements for ESS hardware.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
