Teams at Redwood Materials

Leads the software and controls organization developing grid-scale battery energy storage systems. Oversees advanced power-conversion controls, grid-forming and grid-following algorithms, bare-metal Rust and C firmware, safety-critical architectures, hardware-software co-design, simulation, validation, manufacturing transition, field diagnostics, and fleet maintenance. The role also owns technical roadmaps, regulatory compliance, program delivery, hiring, and team development.

Develop and integrate software and controls for grid-scale battery energy storage systems using second-life EV battery packs. Responsibilities include hands-on pack bring-up, reverse-engineering proprietary BMS systems, validating state estimation algorithms, integrating Redwood’s battery controls, building embedded telemetry gateways, and conducting SIL/HIL and hardware verification. The role also leads technical engagements with automotive OEMs and BMS suppliers while ensuring safe high-voltage operation and reliable PCS and site-controller interfaces.

Industrialize mechanical component suppliers for high-volume energy products. Responsibilities include supplier audits, capacity analysis, process approvals, PPAP and FAI, part qualification, NPI builds, dimensional and quality reviews, nonconformance resolution, 8D investigations, supplier scorecards, DFM/DFA feedback, sourcing strategy, and supplier performance improvement. The role is fully onsite in San Francisco with 30% international travel to supplier sites.