Staff Application and Solution Architect – Energy Generation, Storage & Conversion

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company in Los Angeles is looking for a System Architect to lead the design of energy generation, storage, and power conversion systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering and over 6 years of expertise in energy systems. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing remote work and collaboration in the office for innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy generation, storage, and power conversion.
• Deep expertise in grid code compliance and safety.
• Knowledge of renewable integration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define energy system architectures including grid connection schemes.
• Architect bidirectional energy flows for integrated storage systems.
• Collaborate with utility operators to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Energy generation and storage systems

AC/DC and DC/DC power topologies

Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

System-level modeling/simulation

Strong stakeholder alignment

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

SPICE

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary System Architect to define and drive end-to-end architectures for energy generation, storage, and power conversion systems.

Responsible for designing scalable, efficient, and reliable energy system solutions — from grid interface and renewable energy sources (solar, wind) to battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conversion units, and local distribution architectures.

This role bridges energy market requirements with semiconductor and power electronic capabilities to deliver next-generation energy infrastructure solutions supporting the transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem.

System Architecture Design

• Define complete energy system architectures, including:
  • Grid connection and protection schemes (MV/LV)
  • AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion topologies (PFC, LLC, PSFB, bidirectional converters)
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS) including battery management systems (BMS)
  • Microgrid control, islanding, and black start capabilities
• Design distributed energy systems integrating solar PV, wind turbines, fuel cells, and other renewable sources.
• Ensure grid code compliance, safety, and reliability for energy generation and storage systems.

Power Conversion & Distribution

• Architect bidirectional energy flows for charging/discharging storage systems and integrating them into local grids.
• Optimize system-level efficiency, power density, thermal performance, and lifetime reliability.
• Support development of solid-state transformer-based systems for high-efficiency energy transfer.

Strategic & Cross-functional

• Provide system requirement documents (SRDs), reference designs, and evaluation platforms for energy applications.
• Collaborate with utility operators, renewable developers, and storage OEMs to co-develop innovative power systems.
• Track emerging standards, grid codes, and sustainability regulations across key markets.
• Guide internal product teams, power IC designers, controls engineers, and thermal/mechanical experts to build fully integrated solutions.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and strategic positioning in energy generation and storage markets.
• Engage with universities, startups, and consortia on next-generation power and energy technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in energy generation, storage, and power conversion systems.
• Deep expertise in:
  • AC/DC and DC/DC power topologies (PFC, LLC, PSFB, bidirectional)
  • MV/LV power distribution architectures and protection
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and battery management
• Knowledge of grid codes, interconnection standards, and renewable integration requirements.
• Experience in system-level modeling/simulation (PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, CFD).
• Strong stakeholder alignment and cross-functional communication skill

Nice to Have

• Experience with energy metering, smart grid communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, OCPP).
• Familiarity with EV charging station architectures (AC and DC fast charging) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration.
• Expertise in wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) power systems and solid-state transformers.
• Knowledge of energy orchestration frameworks, microgrid control, and digital twins.

Company Description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Additional Information: Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose “To Make Our Lives Easier.” As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, “To Make Our Lives Easier.”

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.