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DropUp®

Electrical Engineer

DropUp®, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Our client is seeking a

hands-on NPI Product Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background

to join their growing engineering team. This is a

newly created role

— the first of its kind within the company — designed for an engineer who can own

R&D, design validation, and compliance

while driving innovation in

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), UPS, and Microgrid technologies . This opportunity is with a

40-year-old, family-owned company

that combines

long-term stability with rapid innovation . Deeply committed to its people and culture, the company has experienced

80% revenue growth year-over-year

and is expanding boldly into

automation, advanced manufacturing, and R&D . The company’s CEO is a

Silicon Valley–minded leader

— visionary, innovative, and very hands-on — and is taking the organization to the next level in manufacturing. For an ambitious engineer, this is a chance to

“put your fingerprint” on impactful projects

in an environment where

authenticity, loyalty, and growth

are valued above all. Key Responsibilities

Own the product lifecycle

from ideation to prototype through production for AC & DC energy systems. Analyze electrical systems

for microgrids and BESS projects. Conduct

power system studies

such as load flow and capacity analysis. Evaluate and specify key components for microgrids and BESS, including

batteries, inverters, and controls . Integrate BESS with diverse energy sources

(solar PV, wind, generators) to build robust and efficient microgrids. Prepare and review

technical documentation , specifications, and design drawings. Develop DV/PV plans

(cycle life, charge/discharge efficiency), execute tests, and analyze results. Coordinate certifications for standards such as

UL 1973/2580, UL 9540/9540A

(systems & thermal propagation). Translate product requirements into

specifications, BOMs, and traceability records ; maintain testing data. Support technical training and documentation across teams. Collaborate closely with senior leadership and the CEO on innovation and product direction. Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in

Electrical Engineering

or a related field. 2–5+ years of experience in

product development of battery storage systems, energy storage systems, and/or microgrids . Knowledge of

battery chemistries, inverter technologies, and power electronics . Experience with

microgrid and/or distributed energy systems . Hands-on validation using

battery cyclers, programmable DC loads, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data logging . Experience with

inverters, chargers, and BMS . Strong communication skills and ability to lead

cross-functional problem solving . Experience with

UL 9540A testing, fire mitigation, and thermal propagation design . Knowledge of relevant

industry standards . Background in

renewable energy (solar, wind) or power generation projects . What We Offer

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Location:

Fully in-office (Houston, TX) Salary Range:

$90,000 – $95,000 Incentives:

Performance-based bonuses Benefits Package: 100% covered Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance 401(k) with company match 40 years of proven stability

as a family-owned company. Explosive growth

— 80% revenue increase year-over-year. Innovation-driven

— advancing into automation and next-gen product development. Visionary leadership

— CEO with Silicon Valley insight and a hands-on approach. Career growth

— high visibility in a first-of-its-kind role with room to expand. Culture of loyalty and authenticity

— good people who genuinely care about employees and their success.

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