At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer - Microgrid Systems, to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Electrical Engineering and based in San Jose, CA

Location: This role will be based in San Jose, CA. It is fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• System and Product testing interfacing Fuel Cell generation to various end applications including grid parallel export and large scale microgrid support.
• Design validation and acceptance testing, including full power testing of systems larger than 1MW.
• Compliance testing and certification against various Grid Interconnection standards such as IEEE 1547, UL 1751, and other international standards.
• Troubleshoot, define, and initiate corrective actions for field failures and production issues.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field
• Strong fundamentals in EE knowledge.
• 3+ years relevant work experience with B.S./M.S. 1+ years relevant work experience with Ph.D.
• Strong knowledge of the behavior and use in power electronic devices (such as inverters and DCDC converters) in high power (>100kW) interfacing applications.
• Strong understanding of Utility Interconnection requirements and standards such as IEEE 1547 and performance of their associated tests.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system-level design fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of Power System concepts (breaker selection and coordination, transformer sizing and knowledge, switchgear concepts, relaying).
• Strong knowledge of the NEC and its application to product design.
• Experience working in a high power lab environment with electrical tools (such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, etc.) is required.
• Experience with product development design validation testing is required.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with analytical tools and automation (MATLAB, Python programming, etc.)
• Knowledge of simulation tools (ETAP, PSCAD, etc.)

About Bloom Energy:

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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