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Senior Electrical Engineer

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Last seen by MeritLog September 9, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Terranova's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 9, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: On-site
Salary: Not listed by source
Location: Berkeley
Company website: plan.terranova.inc

Hiring context

How this role compares at Terranova

Terranova has 15 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 4 job families, and 9 of them are in engineering. 5 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 33%.

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

Own all aspects of electrical design, analysis, controls integration, and component/supplier selection
Understand high power systems (150+ kW) and ensure safe design
Lead design reviews and guide projects through prototyping, testing, and initial production
Collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and field teams to deliver integrated, field-ready systems
Design custom PCBs and circuit boards for development
Drive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement based on real-world data

What they're asking for

4+ years of electrical engineering experience in machinery, robotics, or heavy equipmentExperiencePreferred
Hands-on prototyping skills - you enjoy working in the shopSkillPreferred
Experience in electromechanical controls - VFDsSkillPreferred
Experience in high voltage AC power conversion systems and lithium batteriesSkillPreferred
VFD control and setupSkillPreferred
PCB and embedded systems design skills (Altium or equivalent)SkillPreferred
Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hoursSkillPreferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related fieldEducationPreferred
U.S. permanent residency requiredSkillPreferred
CAD proficiency (OnShape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or NX)SkillPreferred
Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar for controls or simulationSkillPreferred
Proven project management capabilities with multiple concurrent workstreamsSkillPreferred
Experience with compliance, HAZOP, and FMEA tools for machine safetySkillPreferred
Have worked on large complex outdoor high power systems - ideally large robots, electric, large motors, many sensorsSkillPreferred
OSHA compliance familiarity for construction equipmentSkillPreferred
Maker background - love building stuff, work is fun to youSkillPreferred
Coming from a startup environment - high ownership, fast paced environmentSkillPreferred

Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.

Job description

Company Description Backed by leading climate and American dynamism investors, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods and sea-level rise. Our mission is to preserve the built environment, create new habitats, and usher in an era of abundance. Our work supports climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense across the United States and beyond. We’re assembling a world-class team that wants to work on something real, physical, and civilization-scale. If you want your work to reshape the world (literally), this is the place to do it. What to to Expect Terranova seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our core engineering team. The ideal candidate has a passion for their craft and can go deep on design and analysis while maintaining a systems-level view across electrical, embedded, and controls disciplines. This person thrives in a startup environment - owning problems end-to-end, moving fast, and building machines that survive the real world. You’ll lead projects from concept through field deployment: designing, analyzing, fabricating, and testing large-scale robotic systems that operate in the most demanding environments on Earth. Expect to be hands-on, spend long hours in the factory and in the field working alongside technicians and operators. Key Responsibilities - Own all aspects of electrical design, analysis, controls integration, and component/supplier selection - Understand high power systems (150+ kW) and ensure safe design - Lead design reviews and guide projects through prototyping, testing, and initial production - Collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and field teams to deliver integrated, field-ready systems - Design custom PCBs and circuit boards for development - Drive failure analysis, testing, and iterative improvement based on real-world data Preferred Skills and Experience - 4+ years of electrical engineering experience in machinery, robotics, or heavy equipment - Hands-on prototyping skills - you enjoy working in the shop - Experience in electromechanical controls - VFDs - Experience in high voltage AC power conversion systems and lithium batteries - VFD control and setup - PCB and embedded systems design skills (Altium or equivalent) - Comfortable with the pace and intensity of early-stage startup life, including long days, 6-day workweeks, and extended field hours - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field - U.S. permanent residency required Nice to Have Skills - CAD proficiency (OnShape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or NX) - Familiarity with C++, Python, or similar for controls or simulation - Proven project management capabilities with multiple concurrent workstreams - Experience with compliance, HAZOP, and FMEA tools for machine safety Ideal Archetype - Have worked on large complex outdoor high power systems - ideally large robots, electric, large motors, many sensors - OSHA compliance familiarity for construction equipment - Maker background - love building stuff, work is fun to you - Coming from a startup environment - high ownership, fast paced environment

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