Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering TechnicianComp: $25–$50/hrStatus: ContractAbout the CompanyThis San Diego-based climate-tech startup builds thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems for energy-intensive industries, letting operators shift power usage to cheaper windows and electrify high-temperature industrial heat at a cost edge over fossil fuels. The system delivers a continuous stream of combustion-free, high-temperature air up to 1,200°C. Backed by major climate and energy venture investors.The OpportunityWe're hiring a safety-focused Electronics Technician to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electronic systems, with particular emphasis on high-power and high-voltage equipment. You'll partner closely with the engineering team to keep high-voltage components, power supplies, inverters, and industrial control systems running safely and reliably.What You'll DoRun routine and advanced testing, calibration, and validation on high-power electronics and high-voltage circuitryDiagnose failures down to the component level across power electronics, switchgear, transformers, motor drives, and energy storage systemsRead electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to assemble and install high-voltage panels and subsystemsFollow electrical safety protocols closely, including LOTO procedures, arc flash safety, and NFPA 70E standardsCarry out preventative and corrective maintenance on high-voltage test fixtures and production equipment to reduce downtimeKeep detailed logs of test data, repair history, and equipment performance; write up technical reports on failure analysisWork alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to prototype new power systems and suggest design improvements based on field testingPhysical RequirementsMix of desk-based documentation work and hands-on lab/test timeAble to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. (team lift or mechanical assist for heavier loads)Strong hand dexterity for assembly, instrumentation hookup, and equipment operationSharp visual acuity for reading drawings and spotting dimensional/surface issuesComfortable in required PPE (safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, safety shoes, etc.) in high-heat lab/shop settingsSolid understanding of lab/shop safety practices — hazard recognition around high-temp equipment, energized systems, and fabrication machineryMinimal travel (under 5%) for occasional tool/material pickupWhat Success Looks Like HereYou communicate directly and proactively, without needing to be chased for updatesYou jump in wherever help is needed — debugging with a teammate, lending a hand in the shop, flagging issues outside your laneYou're curious about the whole system — chemistry, mechanical engineering, power electronics, software — not just your piece of itYou weigh cost and timeline alongside technical quality in your decisionsYou can move forward without a fully built playbook, and know when to ask versus decideYou own your outcomes, misses included, and focus on fixing and learning rather than explaining