About Terawatt Infrastructure

Terawatt Infrastructure is the leader in financing, developing, and operating electric vehicle charging solutions. Our mission is to power electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers. With increasing demand for electric vehicles, we are facing a once-in-a-century technology transition. The market for EV charging infrastructure is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2040. The nation needs a long-term partner in the inevitable transition to all-electric transportation. At Terawatt, you will join your team in delivering quality end-to-end charging solutions.

At Terawatt, we own, develop, operate, and maintain charging sites and operational solutions to form the backbone of commercial EV transport in the U.S. We execute humbly and with urgency to provide energy and charging solutions that delight our clients and support the transition to clean, electrified transport.

Impact to Climate Change:

Transportation creates 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions each year. Electrifying transportation is priority #1 to impact climate change. By electrifying fleets, we can mitigate more than 70% of mobility CO2 urban emissions, remove 50% of city air pollution, and help fleet operators meet Net Zero commitments.

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Terawatt's goal is to lead the industry in reliability and set the model example of EV charging uptime, especially for fleets. The Terawatt brand name should equal the most reliable charging experience in the industry.

One of Terawatt's Core Values is "Electrify the Customer". Terawatt is looking for a Director of Hardware to help create the best EV charging solution in North America. This role is a key leadership position to set the strategy for Terawatt's EVSE hardware assets while choosing the right electrical layout to make our sites highly efficient.

In this role, you will provide leadership and participate in strategic EVSE hardware partner selection, EV <> EVSE <> CMS automated testing, and vehicle OEM interoperability testing. In addition, you will engage with utility partners and vendors to deliver site power efficiency solutions through existing and emerging technologies. Your passion for world-class EV charging hardware allows you to lead by example - live, breathe, and eat high-powered systems. Working with the SVP of Technology, you will lead a team of EVSE Validation Engineers, and over time, other hardware functions, engage with the broader software, data, and operations teams who will look to you as the technical leader for all things hardware.

This position is critical in leading the creation of a world-class charging experience for our fleet customers. The team's role is to ensure that Terawatt's selected charging systems operate with maximum uptime while delivering a seamless customer experience. If you have a proven track record of experience with EVSEs and high-powered electrical systems, then in this role, you have the opportunity to transform the world and reduce GHG emissions!

• Provide technical leadership to the Hardware team to qualify new EVSE Hardware vendors.
• Build and execute strategies for interoperability for our different EVSE partners and the vehicles that will use our charging infrastructure.
• Help provide technical insights to create EVSE hardware product requirements (PRD) and validate complex energy management algorithms.
• Select and monitor existing EVSE vendors quality and compliance, suppliers, products and 3rd party services required for commercial deployment.
• Build and maintain technical relationships with EVSE partners.
• Work with Field Service to help resolve complex hardware-related problems for Terawatt's fleet customers.
• Work with executive stakeholders and the product team to develop and integrate MCS into the company roadmap.
• Work with Utility companies and partners to create site-wide power efficiency initiatives.
• Work on existing and upcoming standards engagements and compliance.

• In-depth knowledge of DC Fast Charger EVSE vendors product lines with 5 years' experience in the EV ecosystem and 10 years overall hardware-related experience
• Demonstrable skills in technical strategy, and complex root cause analysis.
• Demonstrable ability to lead a team of hardware-focused engineers.
• Direct hands-on experience with electrified vehicles and related HV componentry such as DC/DC converters, Li-ion batteries, high-power DC chargers, etc.
• Electrical Engineering in Power Electronics background or similar demonstrable experience.
• Deep understanding and experience with power transmission systems and technologies.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and EMI requirements related to high-power applications.
• Ability to lead diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical systems using basic tools such as a function generator, multimeter, oscilloscope, hi-pot tester, megger ohm meter, etc.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Terawatt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Terawatt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact people@terawattinfrastructure.com.

Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.