Power Electronics Controls Engineer (San Francisco)

Overview Power Electronics Controls Engineer role at Base Power Company . Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Its aging, struggling to keep up with todays demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future. Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. Were deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money. Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us. What You'll Do Develop power electronic control algorithms into firmware supporting grid interactivity with features such as anti-islanding and battery-interactive power-limiting schemes. Work closely with power electronics and firmware engineers to implement DSP/Microcontroller-based control algorithms (e.g. PWM, phase-locked loops, active/reactive power control). Ensure firmware meets safety-critical requirements for regulatory compliance (e.g., UL 1741, IEEE 1547, ISO 26262). Collaborate with power electronics hardware and firmware engineers throughout the development cycle (sensor selection, validation, and hardware improvements). Interface with hardware and electrical engineers to integrate algorithms within firmware controlling power conversion systems. Implement and refine diagnostics, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms to improve system uptime and reliability. Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, embedded simulation, and field validation to verify controls performance. Document controls architecture, control logic, and regulatory compliance considerations. What You'll Bring ~5+ years of experience in power electronics systems development, with a focus on inverters, motor control, or other power electronics. ~ Experience developing real-time control algorithms for inverters, converters, or battery systems. ~ Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) and microcontrollers. ~ Experience working in a safety-critical, regulated environment (e.g., UL, IEC, ISO standards). ~ Hands-on experience with developing and debugging power converter performance (oscilloscopes, power analyzers). ~ Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including modulation techniques (PWM, SVM), power factor correction, and grid synchronization. Preferred Skills Experience with mass production controls development for battery storage, inverters, or industrial power systems. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, MATLAB/Simulink, or model-based design. Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, STM32, or similar microcontroller families used in power control. Our Values In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote. Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles rules. Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing. Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideasincluding your own. Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses. Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business. Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info. Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We\'re building something hard which requires real commitment. Seniority level ~ Mid-Senior level Employment type ~ Full-time Job function ~ Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr