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Helix Earth · 13 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Helix Earth is a rapidly growing startup on a mission to improve conditions in the built environment and beyond. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical systems for HVAC retrofit technologies.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Hiring Manager

Blake Mistich

Responsibilities

Design and build electrical control panels for HVAC systems and test equipment

Read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical drawings

Design and fabricate wire harnesses and system circuitry for prototypes and production units

Select and integrate circuit breakers, overcurrent protection devices, contactors, relays, and other electromechanical components

Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues in lab and field environments

Support manufacturing with design for manufacturability (DFM) and electrical assembly documentation

Ensure compliance with electrical codes, UL standards, and safety regulations

Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and firmware engineers to integrate electrical systems

Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs, wiring diagrams, and test procedures

Support product testing, commissioning, and field installations as needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectro-mechanical systemsControl panel designCAD softwareWire harness designCircuit protection devicesTroubleshooting skillsSafety standards knowledgeProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering

Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles

Proficiency in using CAD and other engineering software

Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and data-acquisition equipment

Ability to analyze and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Strong project management skills

Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance

Experience with control panel design and fabrication

Proficiency reading and creating ladder diagrams and electrical schematics

Familiarity with circuit breakers, overcurrent protection, contactors, and electromechanical devices

Experience designing wire harnesses and system circuitry

Benefits

Competitive salary + equity in the company

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Flexible time off

Growth potential in a rapidly scaling company

Company

Helix Earth

Born from our work on NASA space missions, we're applying new technologies to solve age-old problems in the HVAC industry and other commercial processes.

Founded in 2022

Houston, Texas, US

11-50 employees