Systems Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

Nevados is developing a suite of control system devices and software products that enable the reliable operation of our trackers. As part of the Controls team, the Systems Electrical Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end development of new control system devices, integration of those devices in the overall system, and ongoing development and improvements, manufacturing, and technical support for existing devices.

While Nevados is a remote-first company with employees located across the US and Canada, the Controls team is required to work at least 50% of the time at the Nevados headquarters in Oakland.

• Design, implement, and validate motor control for tracker actuation, including torque/speed/position loops and fault handling.
• Develop, review, and iterate power electronics and low-power designs for outdoor, ruggedized environments.
• Specify, integrate, and validate battery systems and BMS.
• Work with firmware team to embed diagnostics and telemetry to enable remote monitoring, root-cause analysis, and predictive maintenance.
• Analyze fleet telemetry to quantify performance, identify anomalies, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate on tracker control algorithms and system safety interlocks.
• Define test plans; execute HIL/SIL, bench and field validation; perform FMEA; close the loop with firmware/hardware changes.
• Work across teams to ship robust designs and scalable updates.
• Author specifications, schematics, test reports, design reviews, and field investigation summaries.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on relevant experience.
• Strong control theory, sensor fusion, and safety/fault management.
• Data analysis experience with time-series telemetry (SQL or equivalent; Python/JavaScript; dashboards).
• Outdoor/Industrial products: ingress protection, thermal design, lightning/ESD, surge protection, reliability testing.
• Familiar with industrial comms and protocols (CAN, RS485/Modbus).
• Proven field support and root-cause analysis skills, including structured problem solving and clear documentation.

• HIL/SIL tooling, motor dynos, oscilloscopes, power analyzers.
• Standards/compliance: UL/IEC, functional safety concepts, EMC testing.
• Embedded development background; comfortable reading/modifying C/C++ firmware and interpreting low-level signals.

$135,000 - $165,000 a year

This range indicates base salary. See more regarding total compensation packages below. Actual compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, skillset, and location.

Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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