Functional Systems Lead

Peak Energy

Burlingame, CA, United States
Base: $150k-$225k; bonus/equity: equity opportunit...
On-site
10+ years systems engineering experience
Safety-critical systems background
System requirements and interface management
Peak Energy is seeking a Functional Systems Lead in Burlingame, CA, to oversee system-level architecture and integration for their Sodium-Ion battery energy storage products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in systems engineering and safety-critical systems within the energy sector, with strong leadership abilities

Job Summary

  • Peak Energy is seeking a Functional Systems Lead to own system-level architecture and integration for Sodium-Ion battery systems.
  • The role requires leading functional safety architecture and driving cross-functional integration across embedded software, hardware, and modeling teams.
  • Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation ranging from $150k to $225k along with equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

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Peak Energy is seeking a Functional Systems Lead in Burlingame, CA, to oversee system-level architecture and integration for their Sodium-Ion battery energy storage products. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in systems engineering and safety-critical systems within the energy sector, with strong leadership abilities.

Salary

Base: $150k-$225k; Bonus/Equity: Equity opportunities included; Benefits: Flexible time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years systems engineering experience
  • Safety-critical systems background
  • System requirements and interface management
  • Embedded systems and real-time controls
  • DFMEA and fault analysis expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Battery management system (BMS) experience
  • Functional safety standards knowledge
  • Startup or high-growth environment experience
  • Grid-scale energy systems familiarity
  • Mentoring embedded software teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering
  • 3-5+ years technical leadership experience
  • Experience with system modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink

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