Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Utilidata
Other Engineering, Design
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Utilidata is a fast-growing NVIDIA-backed edge AI company enabling greater visibility and control of power utilization in energy-intensive infrastructure, like the electric grid and data centers. Karman, the company’s distributed AI platform powered by a custom NVIDIA module, is transforming the way utility companies operate the grid edge and will enable data centers to unlock more compute for the same provisioned power.
We are expanding our diverse team of experts and looking for electrical design engineers who are mission-driven, collaborative, and adaptive. This role requires operating at the nexus of embedded systems engineering, power systems engineering, data science, algorithms, rapid prototyping, and hardware certification. This is a hybrid position based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Candidates will be expected to report in-person for a portion of the work week and collaborate cross-functionally with remote teams based across the country.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, validate, and debug mixed-signal and sensing electronics
- Coordinate prototyping of PCBs and enclosures including in-house assembly and modification as needed
- Coordinate work with contract manufacturers to build state-of-the-art grid metering hardware correctly and on schedule
- Write internal assembly, test, and quality procedures and external support documentation
- Collaborate with algorithms, software, and product teams to evaluate, process, and derive insights from metrology data generated using statistics, algorithms, machine learning, subject-matter expertise, and critical thinking
- Stay up to date on recent developments in power distribution architectures within data centers and feeding that information to product development teams
- Lead the design of state-of-the-art metrology hardware incorporating complex electronic circuits with analog, digital, microcontroller, and wireless/IoT components
- Support the design, simulation, layout, validation, and documentation of mixed-signal electronic circuits for grid edge sensing and computing
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, computer science or similar field OR equivalent training and on the job experience
- Deep understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design
- Circuit design and layout – power supply design, communication protocols (SPI, QSPI, I2C), microcontroller selection, wireless comms, low-noise instrumentation, etc.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, Altium, C/C++, Verilog
- Familiarity with existing electronics industry supply chains and issues, sourcing of PCB components, and contracting PCB prototyping and manufacturing services
- Proficient with signal integrity and medium/high-speed time and frequency domain testing using oscilloscopes and signal analyzers
- Ability to acquire and process data and present outcomes graphically
- Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to document work
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Enhanced Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineer or related field
- Understanding of power distribution architecture within modern data centers
- FPGA development experience with HDLs like Verilog and VHDL
- Understanding of the physics, mathematics, and hardware components which underlie the existing U.S. electricity grid and evolving domestic/commercial power systems
- Experience pursuing IEC, UL, FCC, CE and other relevant industry certifications
- Experience integrating current measurement, surge protection, and other modular components into complex electronic assemblies
- Knowledge of strategies for thermal management and mechanical design
- Experience with ML, IoT, AI SOMs (AMD/XILINX Kria, NVIDIA Jetson, etc.)
- Experience with EV charging, PV inverter, and backup battery protocols/standards
Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000 base compensation depending on experience and stock options. Salary will be commensurate with an individual's skills, training, years of experience, and in line with internal compensation bands.
Location: This position is based onsite at our company headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with flexibility for occasional remote work.
Our Commitments:
Utilidata values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
We are committed to:
- Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectful
- Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference
- Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team
- A flexible work environment with flexible paid time off
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k