Peak Energy

Peak Energy

Functional Systems Lead

Burlingame, California, United States · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$225kDetected 34 days ago
PythonMATLABEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsSimulinkLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringRenewable Energy

About the role

  • This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, electrical engineering, and system modeling, ensuring our products are safe, reliable, and performant from cell to grid.
  • This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to shape both product and engineering direction.

Responsibilities

  • Own system-level architecture and functional definition for energy storage systems (BMS, controls, protections, EMS integration)
  • Lead functional safety architecture, including fault detection, diagnostics, and protection strategies
  • Drive systems integration across embedded software, power electronics, thermal, and mechanical subsystems
  • Partner with embedded teams to guide development of real-time, safety-critical firmware (controls, protections, communication)
  • Develop and validate system models (performance, thermal, electrical behavior, fault conditions) to inform design decisions
  • Support certification efforts (UL, IEC, IEEE), ensuring compliance at the system level
  • Identify system risks and drive DFMEA, fault analysis, and mitigation strategies
  • Build and mentor a high-performing systems/embedded team, setting clear ownership and technical direction
  • Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and traceability from cell → module → pack → system → grid
  • Peak Energy is seeking a Functional Systems Lead to own system-level architecture, requirements, and integration across embedded software, electrical systems, and controls for our energy storage products.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or electrical engineering, with 3-5+ years in technical leadership
  • Experience defining and managing system requirements, interfaces, and architecture
  • Familiarity with electrical systems (power electronics, battery systems, sensing, protections)
  • Experience with system modeling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar)
  • Strong experience with DFMEA, fault handling, and system reliability engineering
  • Experience driving cross-functional integration across hardware, software, and systems teams
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to operate across multiple technical domains
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Strong background in safety-critical systems (battery systems, automotive, aerospace, industrial, or similar)
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems and real-time controls

Nice to have

  • Experience with battery management systems (BMS) or energy storage systems
  • Background in functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL 9540, etc.)
  • Experience leading or mentoring embedded software teams
  • Familiarity with grid-scale energy systems, EMS, or power systems integration
  • Experience in startup or high-growth environments
  • 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.

Compensation

  • Speed Through Focus
  • Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.
  • Mission Over Self
  • It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.
  • Face the Brutal Truth
  • Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.

Benefits

  • Lead verification & validation strategy (DV/PV), including test definition, coverage, and requirements validation
  • Flexible time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Equity opportunities
  • Many great work perks
  • Our competitive benefits package includes:

Company info

  • 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, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix.
  • We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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
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