Heron Power
Lead Electronics Design Engineer
Heron Power - Scotts Valley, California, United States, 95066
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Overview Experienced electronics design engineer to take low voltage components from concept through high-volume production. Overview Experienced electronics design engineer to take low voltage components from concept through high-volume production. What to Expect
Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads like datacenters to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything.We will all learn a lot together and from each other.We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. Job Overview
As an electronics design engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and integrating the low voltage electrical system within high-performance power converters to meet reliability, EMC, and safety requirements. You will define cabinet-level electrical architecture, manage harnessing and interconnects, and ensure proper distribution of power, signals, and control across subsystems. Your work will span the full product lifecycle—from concept development and component selection to schematic capture, validation, and support through production. How You Will Contribute
Own the full hardware development lifecycle—from requirements definition and modeling through schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing support. Define and implement the low voltage electrical architecture for cabinet-based systems, including cabinet microprocessors, power supplies, power distribution, interconnects, and signal processing and routing. Select appropriate LV components such as microcontrollers, interface circuits, fuses, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, and power supplies based on system requirements and reliability targets. Create system block diagrams, schematics, and harness documentation to support cross-functional development and manufacturing. Ensure electrical interface integrity across PCBs, sensors, actuators, and communication buses (e.g., CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, LV analog/digital I/O). Collaborate with mechanical teams on enclosure layout, cable routing, shielding, and grounding strategies for EMI/EMC performance. Support validation and bring-up of LV systems during prototype and production builds, including DVT and integration testing. Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards such as UL, CE, and IEC for low voltage systems. Coordinate with firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper system behavior, integration, and serviceability. What You Will Bring
We have a short list of must-have requirements.We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative.Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire. Must-Have Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 3+ years of experience in low voltage electrical system design, ideally in energy, automotive, or industrial control applications. Strong knowledge of cabinet-level LV power distribution and signal architecture. Experience selecting and integrating LV components (relays, fuses, terminal blocks, etc.) for multi-voltage systems (e.g., 12V, 24V, 48V). Familiarity with harness design, connector systems, and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Understanding of EMC best practices and grounding/shielding techniques. Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g., Altium). Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and validating electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar tools. Nice-to-Haves
Experience with LV systems in high-voltage environments Familiarity with fieldbus communication protocols like CAN or industrial ethernet. Knowledge of control cabinet UL/IEC compliance and wire derating, spacing, and thermal considerations. Experience in creating wiring harnesses and managing cable assemblies with third-party suppliers. Exposure to cross-functional design with firmware and mechanical engineering teams. Experience with failure mode analysis and root cause investigations of LV electrical systems. Knowledge of safety-critical system design, including interlocks and redundant controls. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power. Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
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Lead Electronics Design Engineer
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Heron Power Join to apply for the
Lead Electronics Design Engineer
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Heron Power Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Heron Power. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Stock options Direct message the job poster from Heron Power Founder and CEO of Heron Power,Former SVP of Powertrain and Energy at Tesla
Overview Experienced electronics design engineer to take low voltage components from concept through high-volume production. Overview Experienced electronics design engineer to take low voltage components from concept through high-volume production. What to Expect
Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads like datacenters to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything.We will all learn a lot together and from each other.We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. Job Overview
As an electronics design engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and integrating the low voltage electrical system within high-performance power converters to meet reliability, EMC, and safety requirements. You will define cabinet-level electrical architecture, manage harnessing and interconnects, and ensure proper distribution of power, signals, and control across subsystems. Your work will span the full product lifecycle—from concept development and component selection to schematic capture, validation, and support through production. How You Will Contribute
Own the full hardware development lifecycle—from requirements definition and modeling through schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing support. Define and implement the low voltage electrical architecture for cabinet-based systems, including cabinet microprocessors, power supplies, power distribution, interconnects, and signal processing and routing. Select appropriate LV components such as microcontrollers, interface circuits, fuses, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, and power supplies based on system requirements and reliability targets. Create system block diagrams, schematics, and harness documentation to support cross-functional development and manufacturing. Ensure electrical interface integrity across PCBs, sensors, actuators, and communication buses (e.g., CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, LV analog/digital I/O). Collaborate with mechanical teams on enclosure layout, cable routing, shielding, and grounding strategies for EMI/EMC performance. Support validation and bring-up of LV systems during prototype and production builds, including DVT and integration testing. Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards such as UL, CE, and IEC for low voltage systems. Coordinate with firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper system behavior, integration, and serviceability. What You Will Bring
We have a short list of must-have requirements.We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative.Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire. Must-Have Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 3+ years of experience in low voltage electrical system design, ideally in energy, automotive, or industrial control applications. Strong knowledge of cabinet-level LV power distribution and signal architecture. Experience selecting and integrating LV components (relays, fuses, terminal blocks, etc.) for multi-voltage systems (e.g., 12V, 24V, 48V). Familiarity with harness design, connector systems, and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Understanding of EMC best practices and grounding/shielding techniques. Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g., Altium). Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and validating electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar tools. Nice-to-Haves
Experience with LV systems in high-voltage environments Familiarity with fieldbus communication protocols like CAN or industrial ethernet. Knowledge of control cabinet UL/IEC compliance and wire derating, spacing, and thermal considerations. Experience in creating wiring harnesses and managing cable assemblies with third-party suppliers. Exposure to cross-functional design with firmware and mechanical engineering teams. Experience with failure mode analysis and root cause investigations of LV electrical systems. Knowledge of safety-critical system design, including interlocks and redundant controls. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power. Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Heron Power by 2x Get notified about new Electronic Design Engineer jobs in
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Sunnyvale, CA $105,000.00-$151,000.00 2 weeks ago Scotts Valley, CA $120,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago San Jose, CA $110,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Mountain View, CA $130,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco Bay Area $140,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Scotts Valley, CA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Sunnyvale, CA $140,800.00-$202,400.00 4 days ago Santa Clara, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago San Jose, CA $90,000.00-$148,000.00 6 days ago Santa Clara, CA $113.00-$118.00 7 hours ago Electrical Hardware Engineer (New Grad/Early Career)
Mountain View, CA $100,000.00-$143,000.00 1 month ago San Jose, CA $135,800.00-$193,400.00 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $90.00-$100.00 4 weeks ago Hardware Lab Engineer (L4) - Open Connect
Mountain View, CA $88,000.00-$165,500.00 1 year ago Sunnyvale, CA $124,300.00-$213,100.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $135,800.00-$193,400.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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