Senior Electrical Engineer at BioLite
BioLite is looking for an experienced senior EE to join us in developing our next
generation of clean energy solutions for both outdoor recreation and emerging markets.
In this position you'll lead development of electrical hardware for a range of exciting new
products with potential for massive global health and environmental impacts.
The Company
BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-
grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets: developing-world families living in
energy poverty, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving startup with both a technical and creative environment in the heart
of Brooklyn. If you are looking to work with an agile and ambitious product development team with a passion for the
outdoors and a powerful social mission, we’re your company. As an engineer at BioLite you’ll solve challenging and
interesting problems, work with an exceptional team, take ideas from concept through to large-scale production, and
make a real positive impact on things that matter.
Key Activities
Hardware Development – Design, ECAD, prototype and debug new embedded electronics. Designs must
deliver high levels of functionality and reliability in extremely price-sensitive markets. Key areas of
functionality include low- and medium-voltage DC-DC power conversion, sensing and signal conditioning,
data gathering and storage, and wired and wireless communication via USB, BLE, serial and other
protocols.
Design for Manufacturing – Execute and deliver production-ready design artwork and Bills of Materials,
and production line programming, calibration and testing infrastructure. Travel to, manage and liaise with
vendors and manufacturing partners.
Skill Building and Facilities – Build and integrate electrical lab and prototyping capabilities within the
company. Procure, maintain, and evolve equipment and software.
Technology Development – As part of our broader team, identify and develop technologies that can be
applied to emerging and outdoor recreation markets in various areas including cooking, energy-access,
lighting, and off-grid living.
Key Attributes
5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering or related discipline
Strong mathematical and basic engineering foundation
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and learn quickly
Enthusiasm for new technology, design, and innovation
Accountability, sense of humor, proactive nature and work ethic
Self-managing and motivated; experience in a start-up environment a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in Asia-based manufacturing and supplier communications preferred
Technical skills
Experience in embedded electronics design and prototyping
Familiarity with EDA/ECAD software
Experience with power electronics, control systems, communications preferred
Experience with high-volume consumer products preferred
Familiarity with firmware development using C a plus
Other software development experience with C++, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript a plus
Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio at our website: bioliteenergy.com
Company is not accepting candidates via recruiters.