Alternative Energy, Communications Protocols, Control Systems, Design Services, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Financial Control, High Reliability Software, High Voltage (HV), I2C, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Integration Testing, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Manufacturing Design, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Safety Systems, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Software Administration, Startup, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Test, Test Automation, Wire Harness
Who We Are:
At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail - battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.
We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.
Lowering the rail industries main expense - energy - by more than 20%.
This is over $3B yearly just in North America.
We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.
We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.
Our founding team has a proven track record in building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.
About The Role:
We're looking for a skilled Electronic/Electrical Engineer to collaborate on the design of our battery electric locomotive. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the full electrical system lifecycle—from design and integration to testing and production optimization.
We want a driven, fast-paced self-learner who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and isn't afraid to take on technical challenges in a rapidly growing company.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of rail technology while building a generational multi-billion dollar company.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate on system design and architecture for a battery electric locomotive
- Partner with production engineering to optimize designs for manufacturing (DFM)
- Develop schematic designs and low-speed PCB layouts for control systems
- Design wire harnesses and cable routing for high-reliability applications
- Implement robust communication protocols including CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus, and board-level protocols (I2C, SPI)
- Design controllers and embedded systems for harsh industrial/automotive/locomotive environments
- Conduct system and subsystem electrical testing, including automated test development
- Integrate embedded systems and controllers with mechanical and software teams
- Implement EMC mitigation strategies for high-voltage DC systems
- Support embedded software integration and Linux-based system configurations
- Ensure electrical safety in high-voltage DC environments (up to 1500V+)
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in electrical/electronic system design (automotive, marine, industrial, or rail preferred)
- Hands-on experience with high voltage DC systems (1500V+)
- Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools - we use KiCAD
- Experience with communication protocols: CAN Bus, Ethernet, ModBus, I2C, SPI
- Understanding of embedded systems and controller integration - we use STM32
- Familiarity with design techniques for harsh environments (vibration, temperature, EMC/EMI)
- Basic Linux experience and comfort with automated testing concepts
- Knowledge of wire harness design and routing principles
- Experience with EMC/EMI mitigation techniques
- Nice to have: Safety-critical system design experience (ISO 26262, EN 50126/8/9, or similar)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure startup environments
- Proactive self-starter who can execute with minimal supervision
- Passion for clean energy and sustainable transportation
- Bonus: Experience with battery electric vehicles, BMS systems, or locomotive/rail applications
- Bonus: Have built EN 50155 compliant devices, or familiarity with the standard.
- Bonus 2: Loves trains