The Company

At Span, we are building products to drive the rapid adoption of renewable energy and enable a more modern, flexible grid. Span’s smart panel replaces the standard electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home, providing intelligent load-balancing and revolutionary edge-of-grid controls through the Span mobile app.

The Role

In this role you will serve as a key technical member of the cross-functional Products & Applications Engineering team, with the mission to bring cutting-edge energy products to market. You will work at the intersection of the operations and engineering teams. In this role you will drive product excellence by translating your knowledge of energy products gained through field experience into creative solutions to ensure success of new/existing system integrations via lab and field testing.

Members of our team are hands-on, team oriented, cross-functional, creative, and most of all highly passionate in driving adoption of clean energy at scale. Ability to apply technical reasoning to a variety of projects and processes is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication are a must.

In this role, you will:

• Apply your knowledge of solar+storage systems to support integration testing in Span’s development lab. This will include building test setups, defining system test plans, working with 3rd party engineering teams, and conducting the integration testing alongside Span Engineering.
• Collaborate with field/product/service/engineering teams to develop solutions for improving installation experience related to paired solar+storage systems.
• Develop relationships with Span’s solar+storage installation partners to uncover areas to improve the installation and deployment experience.
• Manage pilot installations of new system integrations in the field and/or remotely.
• Serve as technical contact for internal/external groups to articulate how Span’s products may be deployed in various applications.
• Create technical documentation to guide installers on new applications of Span products.
• Support Sales in reviewing site audit photos and single line diagrams (SLDs) and sharing install configuration recommendations.

About You

Required Qualifications

We are seeking someone who has:

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, e.g.)
• 2 or more years of engineering experience
• Understanding of solar, residential energy storage, embedded electronics, power electronics, AC and DC power, and/or electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE)
• Experience working with AC and DC power in both lab and field settings
• Experience with technical troubleshooting alongside engineering development teams (e.g. collecting and reading software logs)
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and general electrical code guidelines for solar PV and energy storage systems, and/or building codes
• a creative, passionate, self-managed, and team-oriented disposition
• Project management and organization experience

Bonus Qualifications

We would love to hire someone who has:

• Experience creating software scripting for automated analysis (e.g. python, MATLAB, …)
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, construction, or product development
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies (AHJs, Utilities) and/or building inspectors as it relates to installing energy systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software
• Knowledge of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) for EV charging

Life at Span  

Why Span?

Span offers a unique opportunity at a startup based in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. We are a small, diverse team of creative thinkers. We value open communication, teamwork, and a make-it-happen attitude - no job is too big or too small. We strive to make change by imagining what the future could be and building a product to complete that vision. We are looking to grow our team with talented people who are on the same mission to shape the future of energy.

Working at Span, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and early equity at a well-funded, fast-growing, venture-backed company (read more on why Amazon and others invested in Span here and here)
• A sunny 20,000 sq ft hardware lab + office space in SOMA, a stone’s throw from Caltrain and close to BART
• Flexible hours and vacation time - we simultaneously work hard and make space for the important stuff
• Additional Span holidays in celebration of causes we believe in (this year so far we provided days off in celebration of Black History in Feb, Women’s History in March, Earth Day in April and Gay Pride & Juneteenth in June) 
• Comprehensive benefits including a choice of medical plans; dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Diversity - we are serious about this. Span embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.