Antora Energy delivers affordable reliable energy to industry data centers and the grid. Our thermal batteries turn low-cost electricity into always-on heat and power without supply-constrained critical minerals or multi-year construction timelines. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first value connection through laughter and joy and work with humility and openness. We are committed to building a diverse passionate and creative team dedicated to a future powered by abundant clean low-cost energy. About The Role Antora is seeking an exceptionally driven Electrical Engineering Manager / Architect to lead the team designing the next generation of Antora’s thermal energy storage products. This role combines people leadership with deep technical ownership of high-voltage high-power electrical system architecture spanning both product and plant-level systems. You will guide a team of engineers through the full product lifecycle from architecture definition and trade studies through detailed design prototyping validation manufacturing and field deployment. Your work will directly shape the commercialization of a first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage technology. This is a highly cross-functional hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in first-principles engineering moves comfortably between whiteboard strategy and hardware reality and knows how to build teams systems and processes that scale. You’ll also help the organization apply modern engineering tools including simulation automation and AI-enabled workflows where useful - to move faster make better decisions and keep the bar high for technical rigor. What You'll Do Lead and grow the team Hire mentor and manage a high-performing electrical engineering team providing technical direction design reviews and coaching to support strong execution and long-term team development. Own system architecture Define and drive the electrical architecture for both Antora’s thermal battery modules and plant-level electrical systems. Drive hardware development Lead development of high-power high-current electrical heating and power systems from early concept through detailed design validation site deployment and operational support. Advance R&D and innovation Evaluate power delivery approaches including AC and DC system architectures to optimize for performance efficiency reliability manufacturability and cost. Partner cross-functionally Work closely with mechanical reliability software procurement manufacturing and project execution teams to ensure cohesive system development and successful program delivery. Ensure compliance and quality Oversee electrical code compliance and standards alignment including UL and NEC requirements while maintaining a high bar for safety reliability and regulatory readiness. Build engineering systems Establish and reinforce strong engineering practices documentation standards simulation and review workflows and effective development processes that improve team efficiency and design quality. Shape how we work Help the team thoughtfully incorporate modern tools including AI-assisted analysis documentation and engineering workflows in ways that accelerate execution without compromising judgment or rigor. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field 10+ years of relevant experience including a strong track record leading electrical engineering teams responsible for grid-scale or industrial power systems Deep first-principles engineering mindset with a relentless drive to increase performance and reduce cost Extensive experience with high-power systems at the MW scale across low- to medium-voltage ranges from 208V through 34.5kV+ Strong system architecture experience including substation design transformer sizing bus and breaker sizing and preparation of single-line diagrams Significant experience with power electronics and switching-based power delivery systems at 100kW+ Proven ability to manage equipment vendors and EPC partners with practical familiarity in field construction commissioning and site integration Familiarity with electrical design and simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink PSpice PSCAD or similar tools Experience testing qualifying troubleshooting and performing root-cause analysis for high-power electrical systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts across disciplines and levels of the organization Bonus Qualifications Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar or wind or with industrial process heating applications such as green hydrogen Experience drafting and reviewing HAZOP PHA and LOTO procedures Participation in full lifecycle product development from early R&D through commercial launch and field operations Experience using data automation or AI-enabled tools to improve engineering throughput technical decision-making or design quality in hardware development environments Work Location Onsite in San Jose CA Salary Range $196000 USD - $235000 USD Sala ry Basis Annual Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences credentials and expertise as they pertain to the position's requirements. In addition to a competitive base salary Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance a 401K plan with employer contributions flexible spending accounts and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance as well as paid volunteer time off. When it comes to stopping climate change we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.