Senior Applied Physical Scientist - Gridware

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything, and when it grinds to a halt, the consequences can be dire: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, progress stops, and lives are lost.

Our team engineers an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze both the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays, the system identifies and allows preemptive mitigation of faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, reliability, and reduce customer outage durations. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in the Bay Area in northern California.

Role Description:

Gridware is seeking a creative and fast-paced electrical research engineer to join our growing team. At Gridware, you will be responsible for evaluating and developing novel sensing technologies for incorporation in our flagship embedded product. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of semiconductor technologies, analog/digital circuit design, and classical physics.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Applied Physical Scientist will, as a starting point, be responsible for the following:

1. Prototype low power physical sensing systems for detecting complex electromechanical phenomena
2. Build data acquisition and physical experimentation infrastructure
3. Conduct literature reviews and research on electronic sensing technologies
4. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, mechanical engineers and product managers

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of professional experience with physical sensing and transducers
• 4+ years of professional experience with custom embedded data acquisition systems
• 4+ years of professional experience with printed circuit board design
• Experience with analog circuit design. Applicants should be able to build and debug signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and transistor circuits.
• Strong fundamentals in E&M

Benefits:

• Flexible hours / hybrid schedule for those in the Bay Area
• Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum plans fully covered)
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter allowance
• Company-paid training

Gridware is an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.