Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

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. About the Role The 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. What Makes This Job Unique Leadership Impact: Significant influence on key strategic decisions and shaping the future of 1st Avenue Power’s energy strategy. Growth Potential: High‑growth projects offering excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development. Co‑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. Job Responsibilities Define and apply structural product load requirements, including data interpretation from wind tunnel testing. Provide structural engineering support or act as a technical resource for internal projects. Support full product development lifecycle, including preparation of preliminary and detailed site layouts, system designs, and electrical schematics for utility‑scale PV projects. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across development, finance, procurement, and EPC. Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and certification practices including UL‑2703. Perform product load testing and produce testing reports as needed. Conduct field testing on construction sites. Perform other engineering‑related tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering. Proven track record of product development and design engineering capabilities. Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to lead cross‑disciplinary teams. Proficient in SolidWorks with ability to create component and assembly models and drawings. Experience with product compliance and certification. Comfortable working in a high‑paced startup environment. Computer and workplace software proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Renewable Energy experience. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package. Remote flexibility with 5‑15% travel to sites as needed. Health insurance: 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold‑level PPO plan; Dental & Vision insurance: 50% of employee premiums covered. Retirement plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match. California pay range: $120,000 USD – $145,000 USD. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 1AI 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. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing an application or otherwise participate in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr