Hardware Engineer - Power Electronics & Communication SystemsSmartville • California, MO, US

Hardware Engineer - Power Electronics & Communication Systems

Smartville • California, MO, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Hybrid - Carlsbad, CA.

Full-time

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Smartville is seeking a motivated Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in Carlsbad, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional to help develop and test the hardware behind our Smartville 360 energy storage systems. You'll work under the guidance of senior engineers and gain hands-on experience with power electronics, circuit design, and communication systems that connect with repurposed EV battery packs.

Smartville offers a host of benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan. Join a company that has created a culture that truly values the employees and their contributions to Smartville's mission.

What You'll Do :

Support schematic design and PCB layout for power electronics and communication systems

Assist with component selection and evaluation, especially for BMS and CAN communication

Build and test hardware prototypes, verifying communication with EV battery systems

Document designs, test procedures, and results, including CAN-based data handling

Troubleshoot and debug hardware, supporting root cause analysis for repurposed batteries

Collaborate with software and firmware teams to ensure seamless system integration

Stay current on hardware technologies, EV battery systems, and industry trends

Follow safety and quality standards related to high-voltage systems and communication protocols

What We're Looking For :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field)

3+ years of experience in hardware development.

Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, PIC32) and digital circuit design

Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle)

Comfortable using electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, analyzers)

Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about energy systems and communication interfaces

Good communication and collaboration skills

Bonus Points For :

Knowledge of the CAN protocol and communication with BMS or vehicle systems

Exposure to EV battery technology or energy storage systems

Understanding of battery management parameters (voltage, SoC, SoH, etc.)

Experience with Bluetooth or other communication technologies

Familiarity with C / C++ or Python for embedded systems or data analysis

Hands-on experience from school projects, internships, or personal builds in power electronics, renewable energy, or embedded systems

About Us :

Smartville is a rapid-growing and mission-driven EV battery circularity innovator headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. At Smartville, we are unlocking the untapped value of electric vehicle batteries. By creating tools for assessing, capturing, and sharing battery data; and developing technologies for battery qualification, integration and use; Smartville accelerates the transition to sustainable transportation.

Why Join Us :

Make a real impact on sustainable technology

Work on meaningful, hands-on projects from day one

Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team

Competitive compensation and room to grow

Employee Benefit

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for all company benefits

401(k)

Generous time off, Sick and Paid Time Off (Vacation)

Paid Holidays

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@smartville.io

2151 Las Palmas Dr. STE D,

Carlsbad, CA, 92011, USA

Made in the USA

Battery re-certified by Smartville

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