{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a650e631cd4768e76ba98304","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a650e631cd4768e76ba98304","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a650e631cd4768e76ba98304","title":"Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)","description":"1st Avenue Power is dedicated to delivering simple, fast‑to‑deploy, customer‑centric and intelligent power systems that leverage solar energy to provide inexpensive and reliable clean energy worldwide.\n\nAbout the Role\nThe Design Engineer will serve as the Lead Engineer on multiple product development initiatives, combining technical precision with creative problem‑solving to deliver reliable, bankable, and innovative solar energy solutions. This role will oversee design, validation, and certification of solar PV systems and related products, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while optimizing performance, constructability, and cost‑effectiveness.\n\nWhat Makes This Job Unique\n\nLeadership Impact: Significant influence on key strategic decisions and shaping the future of 1st Avenue Power’s energy strategy.\n\nGrowth Potential: High‑growth projects offering excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.\n\nCo‑Founder Mindset: Opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to join a groundbreaking team with ownership, innovation, and a deep commitment to building a sustainable and equitable energy future.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nDefine and apply structural product load requirements, including data interpretation from wind tunnel testing.\n\nProvide structural engineering support or act as a technical resource for internal projects.\n\nSupport full product development lifecycle, including preparation of preliminary and detailed site layouts, system designs, and electrical schematics for utility‑scale PV projects.\n\nCollaborate with cross‑functional teams across development, finance, procurement, and EPC.\n\nStay current with industry standards, regulations, and certification practices including UL‑2703.\n\nPerform product load testing and produce testing reports as needed.\n\nConduct field testing on construction sites.\n\nPerform other engineering‑related tasks as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.\n\nProven track record of product development and design engineering capabilities.\n\nStrong communication and organizational skills with ability to lead cross‑disciplinary teams.\n\nProficient in SolidWorks with ability to create component and assembly models and drawings.\n\nExperience with product compliance and certification.\n\nComfortable working in a high‑paced startup environment.\n\nComputer and workplace software proficiency.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nRenewable Energy experience.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nCompetitive compensation package.\n\nRemote flexibility with 5‑15% travel to sites as needed.\n\nHealth insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold‑level PPO plan; Dental & Vision insurance: 50% of employee premiums covered.\n\nRetirement plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.\n\nCalifornia pay range: $120,000 USD – $145,000 USD.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\n1AI Energy, the employing entity for 1st Avenue Power, and 1st Avenue Power are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran or military status, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive decision‑making, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on 1AI Energy or 1st Avenue Power. 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This role will oversee design, validation, and certification of solar PV systems and related products, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while optimizing performance, constructability, and cost‑effectiveness.\n\nWhat Makes This Job Unique\n\nLeadership Impact: Significant influence on key strategic decisions and shaping the future of 1st Avenue Power’s energy strategy.\n\nGrowth Potential: High‑growth projects offering excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development.\n\nCo‑Founder Mindset: Opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to join a groundbreaking team with ownership, innovation, and a deep commitment to building a sustainable and equitable energy future.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nDefine and apply structural product load requirements, including data interpretation from wind tunnel testing.\n\nProvide structural engineering support or act as a technical resource for internal projects.\n\nSupport full product development lifecycle, including preparation of preliminary and detailed site layouts, system designs, and electrical schematics for utility‑scale PV projects.\n\nCollaborate with cross‑functional teams across development, finance, procurement, and EPC.\n\nStay current with industry standards, regulations, and certification practices including UL‑2703.\n\nPerform product load testing and produce testing reports as needed.\n\nConduct field testing on construction sites.\n\nPerform other engineering‑related tasks as assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering.\n\nProven track record of product development and design engineering capabilities.\n\nStrong communication and organizational skills with ability to lead cross‑disciplinary teams.\n\nProficient in SolidWorks with ability to create component and assembly models and drawings.\n\nExperience with product compliance and certification.\n\nComfortable working in a high‑paced startup environment.\n\nComputer and workplace software proficiency.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nRenewable Energy experience.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nCompetitive compensation package.\n\nRemote flexibility with 5‑15% travel to sites as needed.\n\nHealth insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold‑level PPO plan; Dental & Vision insurance: 50% of employee premiums covered.\n\nRetirement plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.\n\nCalifornia pay range: $120,000 USD – $145,000 USD.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\n1AI Energy, the employing entity for 1st Avenue Power, and 1st Avenue Power are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran or military status, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive decision‑making, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on 1AI Energy or 1st Avenue Power. 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