Structural Analyst

About the Company

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

Job Title: Structural Analysis Engineer - ESS

Location: San Francisco Bay area, CA

Department: Energy Storage Systems Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Position Type: Full time

About the Job

Peak Energy is looking for a  Structural Analysis Engineer to aid the development of our gigawatt scale energy storage system. This person will be a key stakeholder in structural design decisions, from architecture to optimization to validation. They will work with internal design and manufacturing partners, along with external partners, to provide engineering trades and guidance. This person has strong fundamentals while bringing a practical and can-do attitude to the role.

Responsibilities:

Structural Analysis

• Guide and inform Energy Storage System structural design:
• Define relevant loading conditions, analysis and validation strategy
• Perform detailed static and dynamic structural analysis of systems and components, determining stress, strain, frequency response, and fatigue characteristics using first principles, hand calculations, and FEA.
• Propose design modifications to enhance structural reliability and performance

Simulation and Modeling

• Develop and validate simulation models for structural analysis
• Utilize advanced computational tools and techniques, such as finite element analysis (FEA)

Testing and Validation:

• Design and oversee experimental tests to validate models and predictions
• Work with test engineers to analyze and correlate test data, and to incorporate findings into simulation model and design improvements

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, manufacturing, and quality assurance
• Present analysis results and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing
• A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Master’s or PhD Bachelor’s degree in field related to mechanical, civil, aerospace or structural engineering
• 2+ years of experience working with large scale structural and electrical systems
• Proficiency in simulation software such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, or similar
• Proficiency in pre-and-post processing software such as Hypermesh, ANSA, or similar
• Experience with design and manufacturing of medium to high volume products
• Experience with hands on testing and model validation
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in field related to mechanical, civil, aerospace or structural engineering
• Experience with transportation durability, random vibration, and road load analysis
• Experience with fatigue analysis software such as nCode, fe-safe, or similar
• Experience with seismic simulation
•  Experience work with HV switch gear
• Experience working with large scale battery storage systems

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!