Gridware · 2 days ago
Senior Systems Research Engineer, Mechanical
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to enhancing the electrical grid. As a Senior Systems Research Engineer, you will design experiments and simulations to decode signals from sensors that monitor disturbances in the electrical grid, ultimately improving sensing performance and reliability.
EnergyInternet of ThingsPower GridSoftware
Responsibilities
Own and be the subject matter expert for our product measurement chains: from the underlying physics of the mechanical phenomena we detect, to their translation into sensor voltage changes, to their algorithmic implementation in firmware
Lead the development of product requirements for physical measurements: define the performance needed to measure the meaningful mechanical phenomena that occur around the electrical grid. Select and test sensors to these requirements using methods you develop
Develop physical experiments and hardware-in-the loop testbeds to emulate real-world phenomena and answer scientific questions about technology performance
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product development engineers, and product managers
Qualification
Required
MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience, or PhD with 5+ years
Proven track record developing and validating performance requirements for physical, mechatronic, or sensing systems
Hands-on experience designing and executing physical experiments, ideally involving dynamic or vibration-based systems
Strong fundamentals in dynamics, kinematics, mechanics of materials, vibrations, and/or robotics
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for simulation, data analysis, and scientific computing
Preferred
Experience prototyping and testing mechatronic or robotic systems end-to-end (design → build → test → analyze)
Familiarity with IoT or sensor-integrated systems that capture dynamic, real-world data
Strong background in applied mathematics (linear algebra, ODEs, numerical methods, or dynamical systems)
Understanding of measurement system theory, calibration, and validation
Proven ability to lead cross-functional research initiatives with tight timelines
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training
Company
Gridware
Gridware is a grid‑technology company dedicated to improving safety and reliability on the electrical transmission and distribution systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$97.2MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-11-17Series B· $55M
2025-01-08Series A· $26.4M
2023-06-13Seed· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Timothy Barat
Co-Founder & CEO
Abdulrahman Bin Omar
Chief Product Officer & Co-founder
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