<h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3><p>The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating the equitable adoption of climate solutions in New York State and beyond. Given that many of the technologies we need to solve the climate crisis already exist, it’s imperative that we ensure they are adopted quickly, equitably, and at scale. To enable this adoption, The Clean Fight designs and implements different models of adoption to identify and share the actionable strategies that can lead to the rapid deployment of decarbonization solutions, for all. Our programs focus on different parts of the clean energy economy, with practice areas that include buildings, energy storage, and food services.</p><p>The Clean Fight currently has three core programs. The <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/accelerator">accelerator program</a> is New York State’s only accelerator focused on growth-stage companies, supporting innovative climate companies looking to move from initial deployment to broad market adoption. Our program is designed to help them quickly scale by collapsing the sales cycle through high-touch customer and capital partner matchmaking, technical assistance, and non-dilutive investments to help with initial deployments. Our second program, the <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/etp">Empire Technology Prize</a>, is a $10M prize program focused on advancing the development and deployment of easy to adopt clean heating solutions for New York's tall buildings. By focusing the world’s best innovators on this issue, combined with the involvement of New York's leading real estate players as demonstration partners, we hope not only to collapse the time to market for these crucial  technologies, but to provide a blueprint for other markets in the US and globally to do the same.</p><p>Our latest program, the <a href="https://thecleanfight.com/programs/capital-challenge">Energy Storage Capital Challenge</a>, is designed to support innovative energy storage projects in need of capital to advance their deployment in New York State. This is a pivotal time for energy storage innovation in New York, with unprecedented Federal and State incentives, policy, and funding to support the deployment of projects. However, significant obstacles exist for innovators and developers to successfully deploy in New York’s unique market. The Energy Storage Capital Challenge is focused on one key need: Aligning capital to accelerate innovative energy storage projects.</p><p>We are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and New Energy New York (NENY). We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, an international not-for-profit that strives to achieve a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible by supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks, operating programs in the US, China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.</p><p>The Clean Fight is looking for a Senior Accountant as we prepare for continued growth and program expansion. You will work directly with our Director of Operations to support the full range of financial management functions required to deliver our world-class programs. The person in this role should bring experience in nonprofit financial management and federal grant reporting and compliance, and strong attention to detail and accuracy. You will be responsible for overseeing various accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision making.</p><p>If you have an interest in clean energy, enjoy process design and operational excellence, and take pride in enabling organizations and people to succeed, this position may be for you! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization at this critical moment. The team has an office in New York City and we are open to remote or hybrid arrangements. This is an outcomes-based position that could be structured as full- or part-time depending on the skills and qualifications of the right candidate. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available.</p><p></p><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><p>We are looking for someone who combines accounting expertise with an interest in supporting the clean energy transition. This position requires a strong background in US GAAP accounting principles and non-profit accounting, experience managing federal government grants, solid background in budgeting and financial forecasting, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</p><p>The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of general accounting related duties. As such, the successful candidate will have a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude and be eager for a high-visibility, wide-ranging role that helps us strategize as our programming expands. They thrive in a start-up environment and are self-motivated, solutions-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize and multitask. Limited travel may be requested from time to time as is occasional availability after-hours for meetings with the global controllers team who work from various time zones.</p><p></p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p></p><p><strong>General Accounting and Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul> <li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records using QuickBooks.</li> <li>Manage AP/AR, expense reporting, bank transfers, and other bookkeeping.</li> <li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.</li> <li>Manage vendor contracting.</li> <li>Make suggestions on money management and ensure cash accounts meet cash and FDIC deposit insurance requirements.</li> <li>Support external audits, including Federal Single Audits. </li> <li>Oversee payroll, including PEO relationship (Emplicity), and ensure HR compliance in all regards. </li> <li>Manage D&amp;O, general liability, and other insurance policies. </li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Federal Grants Compliance and Contract Management</strong></p><ul> <li>Ensure requirements for all grants and contracts are systematically captured and met.</li> <li>Ensure program, processes, and policies conform to all federal government requirements. </li> <li>Develop reports and forecasting models to calculate incurred costs and indirect rates; analyze indirect cost drivers.</li> <li>Ensure cost allocations are accurate and program budgets stay on track.</li> <li>Ensure proper time tracking protocols are followed and staff time allocations are appropriate.</li> <li>Ensure organization is up-to-date on all new rules and regulations as they pertain to grants, contracts, and financial management activities.</li> <li>Coordinate with federal agencies and navigate federal government submission portals </li> <li>Scale compliance capabilities and integrate related systems, as needed.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul> <li>Serve as project budgeting expert on the team, providing guidance, training, tools and templates.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with relevant staff.</li> <li>Build integrated budgeting and reporting workflows that satisfy multiple reporting objectives.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Grants Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support across the full grants life cycle. This includes database management of pre/post award processing, contracting, tracking payments, reviewing milestone submissions, and regular communication with grantees. </li></ul><ul> <li>Produce standard and ad hoc reports on program expenses and grant making activities.</li> <li>Support program team in the evaluation, analysis, or due diligence of projects or proposals for grant funding; assist in the coordination of grant program logistics,. </li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process enhancements to streamline accounting procedures.</li></ul><ul> <li>Create and maintain financial management documentation, including policy and controls and an annual calendar of activities. </li> <li>Support the organization as we build tools and competencies for data management and analysis; Conduct training sessions to improve the team's skills and knowledge.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>CPA or equivalent certification. Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline is a plus.</li> <li>7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial accounting or controller management positions. Significant track record of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and forecasting.</li> <li>Deep working knowledge of NFP accounting, TRNA restricted grant budget management and reporting, and audit. Advanced knowledge of GAAP and accounting concepts.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Federal Cost Principles (2 CFR 200) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); experience with DOD, USAID, DOE, NIH, DoC, EDA contracts strongly preferred.</li> <li>Experience working in a non-profit organization that receives and manages US federal government grants. </li> <li>Experience with independent audits, Single Audits, or other program audits.</li> <li>Familiarity with cost allocation methodologies.</li> <li>Experience creating and managing complex, dynamic, multi-program budgets, staff time allocations, and cash-flow projections with clear audit trails. </li> <li>Ability and patience to read and comprehend complex contracts and regulations and design and support smart workflows and controls beyond standard organizational processes.</li> <li>Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly become a team “expert” on SaaS tools (Asana, Google apps, Microsoft Office, Airtable, Hubspot, etc.)</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate finance and accounting information to non-finance colleagues and board members. </li> <li>Experience with HR compliance, payroll, filings, minimum wage rules, and FLMA, is a plus.</li> <li>Experience with ESG, mission related investments, impact investments, venture capital, accelerators, or other related activities is a plus. </li> <li>Experience developing board materials, finance committee policies/procedures, and internal control documents is a plus. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experienced bookkeeper (QuickBooks).</li> <li>Expert level in Excel.</li> <li>Ability to be nimble in a constantly changing environment; ability to navigate ambiguity and find solutions for concurrent conflicting challenges.</li> </ul><ul><li>Experience in the climate, clean energy, and/or sustainability world is helpful but not required.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Competitive compensation ($110-140k) and generous benefits including, fully paid medical, dental, vision, and parental leave; 401k with company match; and unlimited PTO. </p><p></p><h3>How to Apply</h3><p>We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. </p><p>To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter that shows how your background has prepared you for the role. Your cover letter should clearly state why you are interested in working at The Clean Fight and explain how your experience is relevant. All applications must be submitted through Workable: <a href="https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/50BBED11C4/"></a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/78F9C7043D/">https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/78F9C7043D/</a> </p><p></p><h3>Application deadline is April 22, 2024</h3>

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Senior Accountant

<h3>Who We Are</h3><p>The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating the equitable adoption of climate solutions in New York State and beyond. Given that many of the technologies we need to solve the climate crisis already exist, it’s imperative that we ensure they are adopted quickly, equitably, and at scale. To enable this adoption, The Clean Fight designs and implements different models of adoption to identify and share the actionable strategies that can lead to the rapid deployment of decarbonization solutions, for all. Our programs focus on different parts of the clean energy economy, with practice areas that include buildings, energy storage, and food services.</p><p>The Clean Fight currently has three core programs. The <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/accelerator">accelerator program</a> is New York State’s only accelerator focused on growth-stage companies, supporting innovative climate companies looking to move from initial deployment to broad market adoption. Our program is designed to help them quickly scale by collapsing the sales cycle through high-touch customer and capital partner matchmaking, technical assistance, and non-dilutive investments to help with initial deployments. Our second program, the <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/etp">Empire Technology Prize</a>, is a $10M prize program focused on advancing the development and deployment of easy to adopt clean heating solutions for New York's tall buildings. By focusing the world’s best innovators on this issue, combined with the involvement of New York's leading real estate players as demonstration partners, we hope not only to collapse the time to market for these crucial technologies, but to provide a blueprint for other markets in the US and globally to do the same. </p><p>Our latest program, the <a href="https://thecleanfight.com/programs/capital-challenge">Energy Storage Capital Challenge</a>, is designed to support innovative energy storage projects in need of capital to advance their deployment in New York State. This is a pivotal time for energy storage innovation in New York, with unprecedented Federal and State incentives, policy, and funding to support the deployment of projects. However, significant obstacles exist for innovators and developers to successfully deploy in New York’s unique market. The Energy Storage Capital Challenge is focused on one key need: Aligning capital to accelerate innovative energy storage projects.</p><p>We are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and New Energy New York (NENY). We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, an international not-for-profit that strives to achieve a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible by supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks, operating programs in the US, China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.</p><p></p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>The Partnerships Manager will work with the Director of Partnerships and the Partnerships Associate as well as other members of The Clean Fight team to help design and execute our partnerships model across programs. Each practice area focuses on a different part of the clean energy economy - accordingly, a different group of partners needs to be identified and convened for each program to maximize the ability of our cohort companies to secure commercial, funding, and other opportunities. </p><p>The Partnerships Manager will develop and manage a network of customer, capital, and policy partners. The person in this role will lead outreach and manage day-to-day relationships with partners.</p><p>The Partnerships Manager reports to the Director of Partnerships and may have direct reports down the road but will not have any initially. We compensate competitively and offer generous medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) contribution. The position is based in New York City. The team has an office near Madison Square Park at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rise+New+York/@40.7424687,-73.9933647,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c259a46808be6d:0xe3af75e4e79a4d08!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c259a467e29ed9:0xdf27fb2d21d8eac!8m2!3d40.7424647!4d-73.991176?hl=en">Rise New York</a> and works together in-person two days a week, with flexible hybrid options on other days. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available.</p><p></p><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><p>We are looking for someone who is passionate about accelerating the adoption of climate solutions and helping the market meet its decarbonization goals. They have hands-on experience with developing partnerships and/or relationship/account management as well as project management experience. Ideally, the Partnerships Manager has experience in the climate / clean energy business sector. They thrive in a dynamic environment by being a fast learner willing to roll up their sleeves; they’re self-motivated, solutions-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize and multitask.</p><h3></h3><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Contribute to the design of the partnerships model with a focus on innovating new approaches for value-add and impact</li> <li>Execute a world-class partnerships program, in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships and Partnerships Associate, focused on adding real and unique value </li> <li>Lead partner recruitment and fulfillment across multiple programs (e.g., market research, building a lead list, designing outreach strategies, managing contracting, etc.)</li> <li>Build day-to-day relationships with key program partners, including customer partners, capital partners, and policymakers</li> <li>Evaluate the needs of partners in order to develop and deliver high-quality programming and to identify valuable resources to support their goals</li> <li>Assess and monitor best practices in the accelerator and climate worlds to ensure we’re pioneering a best-in-class partner ecosystem</li> <li>Establish, maintain, and scale systems and processes for client relationship management, network mapping, and impact tracking</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>5+ years experience, particularly in consulting, relationship management, account management, business development, strategic partnerships, investor relations, etc.</li> <li>Deeply curious and keen to make meaningful connections that build community, add business value, and create network effects</li> <li>Relevant experience managing key relationships and understanding and supporting needs</li> <li>Ability to identify and track relevant KPIs and impact metrics; comfortability managing CRM (e.g., HubSpot)</li> <li>Detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and strives for excellence</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)</li> <li>Solutions-oriented and resourceful in an all-hands-on-deck work environment</li> <li>Proven project management in lean, complex, fast-paced environments</li> <li>Experience and confidence with project planning and relationship management tools, e.g., Google Workspace, HubSpot, Airtable, Notion, etc.</li> <li>Experience working in clean energy and/or climate solutions also valued</li> <li>Bachelor's degree</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Competitive compensation ($90,000-125,000 to start) and generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company contribution.</p><p></p><h3>How to Apply</h3><p>We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. </p><p>To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter that shows how your background has prepared you for the role. Your cover letter should clearly state why you are interested in working at The Clean Fight and explain how your experience is relevant. All applications must be submitted through Workable: <a href="https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/01EB56F6DB/"><strong>https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/01EB56F6DB/</strong></a></p><p></p><h3>Application deadline is April 29, 2024</h3><p></p>

Partnerships Manager

<h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3><p>The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating the equitable adoption of climate solutions in New York State and beyond. Given that many of the technologies we need to solve the climate crisis already exist, it’s imperative that we ensure they are adopted quickly, equitably, and at scale. To enable this adoption, The Clean Fight designs and implements different models of adoption to identify and share the actionable strategies that can lead to the rapid deployment of decarbonization solutions, for all. Our programs focus on different parts of the clean energy economy, with practice areas that include buildings, energy storage, and food services.</p><p>The Clean Fight currently has three core programs. The <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/accelerator">accelerator program</a> is New York State’s only accelerator focused on growth-stage companies, supporting innovative climate companies looking to move from initial deployment to broad market adoption. Our program is designed to help them quickly scale by collapsing the sales cycle through high-touch customer and capital partner matchmaking, technical assistance, and non-dilutive investments to help with initial deployments. </p><p>Our second program, the <a href="https://www.thecleanfight.com/etp">Empire Technology Prize</a>, is a $10M prize program focused on advancing the development and deployment of easy to adopt clean heating solutions for New York's tall buildings. By focusing the world’s best innovators on this issue, combined with the involvement of New York's leading real estate players as demonstration partners, we hope not only to collapse the time to market for these crucial  technologies, but to provide a blueprint for other markets in the US and globally to do the same.</p><p>Our latest program, the <a href="https://thecleanfight.com/programs/capital-challenge">Energy Storage Capital Challenge</a>, is designed to support innovative energy storage projects in need of capital to advance their deployment in New York State. This is a pivotal time for energy storage innovation in New York, with unprecedented Federal and State incentives, policy, and funding to support the deployment of projects. However, significant obstacles exist for innovators and developers to successfully deploy in New York’s unique market. The Energy Storage Capital Challenge is focused on one key need: Aligning capital to accelerate innovative energy storage projects.</p><p>We are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and New Energy New York (NENY). We are a chapter of New Energy Nexus, an international not-for-profit that strives to achieve a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible by supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks, operating programs in the US, China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.</p><p></p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>The Marketing Manager will work with the Director of Strategy &amp; Marketing, and with the Program Team, to help build The Clean Fight brand and market the flagship programs created and executed by the organization. The manager will be responsible for developing and executing effective marketing strategies to raise awareness about The Clean Fight, attract potential startups and partners, share proven strategies to accelerate adoption, and build The Clean Fight community within the climate ecosystem in New York and beyond.</p><p>The Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Strategy &amp; Marketing and may have direct reports down the road but will not have any initially. We compensate competitively and offer generous medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) contribution. The position is based in New York City. The team has an office near Madison Square Park at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rise+New+York/@40.7424687,-73.9933647,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89c259a46808be6d:0xe3af75e4e79a4d08!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c259a467e29ed9:0xdf27fb2d21d8eac!8m2!3d40.7424647!4d-73.991176?hl=en">Rise New York</a> and works together in-person two days a week, with flexible hybrid options on other days. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available.</p><p></p><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><p>We are looking for someone who is passionate about accelerating the adoption of climate solutions, and using the creative power of marketing to help achieve this goal, at speed. They have a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing strategies, with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, PR, and/or events management. They are a creative thinker, strategic planner, and analytical problem-solver who can effectively communicate The Clean Fight’s mission and value proposition to a diverse community of stakeholders. They thrive in a dynamic environment by being a fast learner willing to roll up their sleeves; they’re self-motivated, solutions-oriented, resourceful, and able to prioritize and multitask.</p><p></p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>Co-create and implement comprehensive marketing plans to promote The Clean Fight, its initiatives, and impact, including program launches, events, etc.</li> <li>Create - and catalyze the team to create - compelling content for various marketing channels, including website, social media, email campaigns, blog posts, opinion pieces, and press releases</li> <li>Manage social media accounts, monitor engagement, and optimize content to grow followers, drive website traffic, and increase engagement</li> <li>Collaborate with the internal team to develop marketing collateral and materials that effectively communicate the value proposition of The Clean Fight</li> <li>Track and analyze marketing metrics, such as website traffic, social media engagement, and event attendance, to assess the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for optimization</li> <li>Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new tools in marketing and sustainability</li> <li>Help to plan and execute events (both intimate &amp; large scale), webinars, etc. to promote The Clean Fight's work &amp; impact, attract new participants, support world-class programs, build alumni engagement, and facilitate knowledge sharing within the climate tech community</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience (4+ years) in marketing. Sustainability or climate tech experience is preferable but not essential. In-house marketing experience in a growing company or organization preferable but not required</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, and content marketing</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to create powerful content for diverse audiences</li> <li>Proficient in using marketing tools and platforms, such as social media management tools, Google Analytics, email marketing software, and content management systems</li> <li>Ability to plan and run events, both in-person and virtual, with a high level of attention to detail</li> <li>Experience and confidence managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a lean, fast-paced, complex environment</li> <li>Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset</li> <li>Ability to effectively work both independently and in a collaborative team environment and build relationships with diverse stakeholders</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Competitive compensation ($70,000-100,000 to start) and generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company contribution.</p><p></p><h3>How to Apply</h3><p>We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. </p><p>To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter that shows how your background has prepared you for the role. Your cover letter should clearly state why you are interested in working at The Clean Fight and explain how your experience is relevant. All applications must be submitted through Workable: <a href="https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/78F9C7043D/"></a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/50BBED11C4/">https://apply.workable.com/newenergynexus/j/50BBED11C4/</a> </p><p></p><h3>Application deadline is April 29, 2024</h3>

Marketing Manager

<h1>User-interface, user-experience (UI/UX) designer</h1><h3>Location: San Francisco, CA  / Remote</h3><p>Salary: 120k-150k</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Experience: 4+ years</p><h1>Company</h1><p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p><p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Our customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p><p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from companies like Tesla, Facebook, and Google.</p><h1>Role</h1><p>Zitara operates at the intersection of energy storage and application. Our software delivers the high-performance models and tools necessary for our customers to operate their battery systems safely and profitably. We are looking for a user-interface and user-experience (UI/UX) lead to guide the design of <a href="https://www.zitara.com/zitara-studio">Zitara Studio</a>, our web-based engineering software suite. You will work closely with product and engineering to create designs for implementation by frontend engineers and develop the strategy for integrating new capabilities as we grow.</p><h1>Responsibilities</h1><ul><li>Acting as an individual contributor, design the UI/UX deliverables necessary to expand the capabilities available to Zitara Studio customers, including interfaces for controlling technical software</li><li>Create a roadmap for the UI/UX of Zitara Studio to deliver planned product features</li><li>Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure feasibility and alignment with development practices.</li><li>Participate in regular reviews with the frontend team to realize design improvements efficiently within the context of a small team</li><li>Support Zitara’s marketing efforts by advising our consultants on improvements to our public facing website and content</li></ul><h1>Qualifications</h1><ul><li>4+ years experience in UI/UX design for web-based applications.</li><li>2+ years experience producing UI designs in wireframe software for implementation by engineers</li><li>Familiarity with HTML/CSS and web-based projects, demonstrating an understanding of how designs translate into web development.</li><li>Experience building systems for highly-technical audiences including presentation of: large volumes of textual or structured data; long-running workflows; intermediate or unfinished states; and raw data access.</li><li>Opinionated organization of user-created entities. </li><li>Ability to identify tradeoffs that balance design and pace in a fast-moving startup environment.</li><li>Superior written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><h1>Preferred Additional Qualifications</h1><ul><li>2+ years experience in UI/UX design for technical software, preferably delivered on the web, such as Onshape, Tableau, or Figma</li><li>Familiarity with battery power industries (EVs, drones, ESS)</li><li>Experience with designing for platform software</li><li>Familiarity with Material design, MUI a plus.</li><li>Experience developing advanced data visualizations and technical dashboards</li><li>Experience managing a team, including third-party contractors, to deliver projects</li></ul><p> </p><h1>What We Offer</h1><ul><li>A full-time position, working from our office in San Francisco, CA or remotely.</li><li>Competitive pay.</li><li>Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family.</li><li>A 401k savings plan.</li><li>“Unlimited PTO” vacation policy.</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth.</li></ul><p> </p>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

User-interface, user-experience (UI/UX) designer

<h3>Location: San Francisco, CA&nbsp; / Remote</h3>
<p>Job Type: Full-time</p>
<p>Experience: 4+ years</p>
<h1>Company</h1>
<p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p>
<p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Our customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p>
<p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from companies like Tesla, Facebook, and Google.</p>
<h1>Role</h1>
<p>Zitara operates at the intersection of energy storage and application. Our software delivers the high-performance models and tools necessary for our customers to operate their battery systems safely and profitably. We are looking for a user-interface and user-experience (UI/UX) lead to guide the design of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zitara.com/zitara-studio">Zitara Studio</a>, our web-based engineering software suite. You will work closely with product and engineering to create designs for implementation by frontend engineers and develop the strategy for integrating new capabilities as we grow.</p>
<h1>Responsibilities</h1>
<ul>
<li>Acting as an individual contributor, design the UI/UX deliverables necessary to expand the capabilities available to Zitara Studio customers, including interfaces for controlling technical software</li>
<li>Create a roadmap for the UI/UX of Zitara Studio to deliver planned product features</li>
<li>Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure feasibility and alignment with development practices.</li>
<li>Participate in regular reviews with the frontend team to realize design improvements efficiently within the context of a small team</li>
<li>Support Zitara&rsquo;s marketing efforts by advising our consultants on improvements to our public facing website and content</li>
</ul>
<h1>Qualifications</h1>
<ul>
<li>4+ years experience in UI/UX design for web-based applications.</li>
<li>2+ years experience producing UI designs in wireframe software for implementation by engineers</li>
<li>Familiarity with HTML/CSS and web-based projects, demonstrating an understanding of how designs translate into web development.</li>
<li>Experience building systems for highly-technical audiences including presentation of: large volumes of textual or structured data; long-running workflows; intermediate or unfinished states; and raw data access.</li>
<li>Opinionated organization of user-created entities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to identify tradeoffs that balance design and pace in a fast-moving startup environment.</li>
<li>Superior written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul>
<h1>Preferred Additional Qualifications</h1>
<ul>
<li>2+ years experience in UI/UX design for technical software, preferably delivered on the web, such as Onshape, Tableau, or Figma</li>
<li>Familiarity with Material design, MUI a plus.</li>
<li>Experience developing advanced data visualizations and technical dashboards</li>
<li>Experience managing a team, including third-party contractors, to deliver projects</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h1>What We Offer</h1>
<ul>
<li>A full-time position, working from our office in San Francisco, CA or remotely.</li>
<li>Competitive pay.</li>
<li>Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family.</li>
<li>A 401k savings plan.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Unlimited PTO&rdquo; vacation policy.</li>
<li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>We&rsquo;re Building the Future!</strong>&nbsp;Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?</p>
<p><strong>About Powin:</strong><br />Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong><br />The Technical Sales Bid Manager is an integral team member with the responsibility to assess new market opportunities and support the advancement and completion of captured projects in coordination with various internal teams. This position will be engaged with customers and the company through oversight at all stages of project development and ongoing reporting.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead the response to all Request for Proposals (RFPs) concerning product and/or projects</li>
<li>Serve as a customer point of contact for questions and information</li>
<li>Become a renewable energy, distributed resources, energy markets, and energy storage subject matter expert</li>
<li>Identify possible new customer, vendor, and partner relationships</li>
<li>Nurture established customer, vendor, and partner relationships</li>
<li>Represent the company at customer and stakeholder meetings, conferences, and trade shows</li>
<li>Monitor activity in the energy storage space and share insights to assist with shaping business development strategy</li>
<li>Ensure all sales opportunities are logged in CRM, provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts, and support the sales cycle</li>
<li>Support proposal bidding/pricing activities in concert with the commercial team</li>
<li>Plan and run weekly Sales Meetings</li>
<li>Manage &amp; Own CRM (NetSuite), ensuring the CRM meets the needs the organization</li>
<li>Ensure Sales personnel are providing opportunity details and input into CRM tool on a consistent basis</li>
<li>Create and publish forecast, cash flow, pipeline, and other charts for internal review</li>
<li>Support initial project entries into CRM and manage customer files within database</li>
<li>Monitor and track Sales KPI&rsquo;s for the team. Provide monthly reports to management on results</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, marketing, communications, economics, energy, and/or a similar field preferred</li>
<li>5+ years of sales experience with evidence of wins on personally led initiatives</li>
<li>Adept with advanced usage of MS 365 tools, NetSuite, and Salesforce</li>
<li>Electrical construction and project management experience to include scheduling and budgeting</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to make decisions that improve a customer&rsquo;s ROI</li>
<li>Well-developed communication, analytical, and presentation skills</li>
<li>Proven ability to plan and manage budgets</li>
<li>High level of creativity, initiative, attention to detail, and strong organization skills</li>
<li>Ability to coach and build strategic relationships with leadership, and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Knowledge of public relations and strategic communications principles and best practices</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills</li>
<li>Occasional travel for events</li>
<li>Energy industry experience including response to energy storage RFPs preferred</li>
<li>Understanding of engineering principles related to distributed energy resources and electrical design preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>Powin is not accepting resumes from unsolicited headhunters or agencies at this time.</p>
<p><strong>EEO STATEMENT:</strong>&nbsp;The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, protected veteran status, disability (mental or physical), or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.</p>
<p><strong>E-Verify:</strong>&nbsp;Powin participates in E-Verify and candidates will need to pass successfully upon completion of hire date.</p>

Revolutionizing the electric grid with sustainable energy storage solutions, transforming the way we generate and distribute electricity.

Technical Sales Bid Manager

<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The mission of Powin&rsquo;s Data team is to use data and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness, promote strategic decision-making, and improve asset performance. On behalf of our stakeholders, we build and maintain data products that provide performance analysis, optimization, anomaly detection, and battery state estimation. Our work is heavily cross-functional, relying on close collaboration between data scientists, software developers, product owners, data engineers, and battery experts. As a Senior Data Engineer you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing data pipelines to support the ingestion, processing, and analysis of large datasets, driving actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design and build scalable and reliable data pipelines using Databricks and Spark, ensuring efficient data ingestion, processing, and distribution</li>
<li>Implement and manage streaming data processes with Kafka for real-time data analysis and decision-making</li>
<li>Develop and optimize data models to support the analytical and operational needs of the business, ensuring data integrity and accessibility</li>
<li>Leverage CI/CD practices in data pipeline development, deployment, and maintenance to improve automation and reduce manual efforts</li>
<li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and python developers to understand data needs, providing technical leadership in the design and delivery of data solutions</li>
<li>Advocate for and implement best practices in data security, quality, and governance to ensure compliance and protect sensitive information</li>
<li>Lead and mentor junior team members on data engineering, software development, and other associated work</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least five years of relevant experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Databricks, Spark, and Kafka</li>
<li>MA/MS degree or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Proficiency in data modeling, ETL design, and implementation, with a deep understanding of data warehousing principles</li>
<li>Solid experience with CI/CD tools and practices, and the ability to integrate data processes into automated pipelines</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Scala</li>
<li>Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of how to leverage them for data engineering solutions</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break a large and complex project into discrete components, and coordinate the effective execution of each component while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Experience coordinating large projects and mentoring junior team members</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, including an ability to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across engineering, sales, and operations</li>
<li>Background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams</li>
<li>Limited travel requirements</li>
</ul>

Senior Data Engineer

<p><strong>About Powin:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.</p>
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p>
<p>The mission of Powin&rsquo;s Data team is to use data and analytics to enhance operational effectiveness, promote strategic decision-making, and improve asset performance. On behalf of our stakeholders, we build and maintain data products that provide performance analysis, optimization, anomaly detection, and battery state estimation. Our work is heavily cross-functional, relying on close collaboration between data scientists, software developers, product owners, data engineers, and battery experts. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a leading contributor to our portfolio, designing and building the core analytical frameworks that extract and surface critical insights. Your responsibilities will include designing and testing data science methods, building scalable analytics applications, and conducting ad hoc data analysis.</p>
<p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and deploy models that detect and surface anomalous signals in storage system telemetry</li>
<li>Model and estimate core attributes of battery performance, such as internal resistance and state-of-health</li>
<li>Experiment with novel machine learning frameworks and analytical approaches, to spur development of new data products</li>
<li>Generate data summaries, visualizations, and reports that aggregate data into high-level indicators of system performance</li>
<li>Support the Data team&rsquo;s roadmap by creating, planning, and prioritizing team initiatives</li>
<li>Contribute to technical papers and presentations on Data team analyses and products</li>
<li>Lead and mentor junior team members on data science, software development, and other associated work</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least five years of relevant experience in data science</li>
<li>MA/MS degree or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL</li>
<li>Experience in energy storage or renewable energy preferred</li>
<li>Experience with Databricks product offerings preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with time series analysis, anomaly detection, and general machine learning, and proven use in a professional setting</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software development best practices, such as version control, code reusability, testing, and documentation</li>
<li>Experience planning and collaborating on large projects from beginning to end while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, including an ability to effectively engage and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across engineering, sales, and operations</li>
<li>Background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related technical field</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support international teams</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Limited travel requirements</li>
</ul>

Senior Data Scientist

<h2>Company</h2><p>Batteries have a big role to play in tackling the climate crisis, and it’s essential to make sure that they’re profitable, safe and reliable to operate. </p><p>At Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20), we build cutting-edge software solutions that empower companies to deeply understand their batteries, both in design and deployment.  Our customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in e-mobility, energy storage systems, consumer electronics, drones, satellites and beyond.  Our mission is to enable and accelerate an energy storage and renewable energy revolution, powered by safer batteries, at lower cost, and with less waste.  Join us!</p><h2>Role</h2><p>We are looking for a mission-driven, self-motivated sales leader who will grow Zitara’s customer base and revenue by sourcing and qualifying leads, developing customers’ interest in Zitara’s products and roadmap, and driving deals to a successful close.  </p><p>You will start as an individual contributor, but as one of the revenue team’s first hires, you will be asked and empowered to help shape the commercial vision and team.  You should be comfortable with risk, and with making recommendations and taking action with incomplete information.  </p><p>Your broad mandate will be to identify and initiate engagements that maximize the various value-propositions of Zitara’s world-leading technologies across battery applications including, but not limited to, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, light electric vehicles, drones, satellites, and beyond. </p><p>This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, teamwork – and a deep understanding of prospective customers’ needs across a diverse range of business verticals and applications.  To succeed, you will need to concisely communicate technical and programmatic details up and down prospective customers’ org charts. </p><p>A technical background is preferred, but not required.  A thorough understanding of batteries, battery management systems, and/or power management systems will be necessary, over time if not immediately.  </p><p>Demonstrated experience selling semiconductors and/or embedded software solutions would be tremendously helpful, particularly if you sold into one or more of the following markets: Internet of Things (IoT), light electric vehicles, drones, and/or satellites.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a category defining startup as it matures from technology development to commercial deployment.  We will grow together as a young, promising start-up and as a small, tight-knit revenue team in an exciting and emerging industry.  </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Drive a full-cycle sales process.  Prospect, discover, qualify, pitch, persuade, negotiate and close new customers.   </li><li>Generate leads by leveraging and expanding your professional network and contributing to Zitara’s marketing initiatives </li><li>Ask about prospective customers’ products, pain points and purchasing processes</li><li>Develop and execute criteria to qualify customers</li><li>Pitch Zitara’s products, services and roadmap, and persuade potential customers to move forward with Zitara</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to define engagements and draft statements of work</li><li>Negotiate and close contracts, with the support of Zitara’s outside counsel</li><li>Collaborate with account management, applications engineering, and operations teammates to launch new customers</li><li>Update leadership on the status and progress of deals, and contribute to the design and execution of go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Be the “voice of the customer,” loud and clear.  Develop an in-depth understanding of customer needs across industries, identify product gaps, and contribute to Zitara’s product roadmap by advocating for our customers</li><li>Track industry trends, competitors’ activities, and market dynamics to inform sales strategies</li></ul><h2><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>4-10 years in technical sales and/or account management – or a background well-suited to an impactful career transition (e.g. a technical background and several years in strategy consulting)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to land and/or expand business-to-business engagements</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>A self-starter.  Excel while working independently (and if applicable, remotely)</li><li>An ability to organize, prioritize, and execute</li><li>Excited to travel to prospective customers and industry events</li><li>Bachelors' degree required</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, and/or power management systems</li><li>Work experience in industries deploying batteries, including but not limited to IoT devices, electric vehicles, energy storage, drones, satellites and beyond.  </li></ul><h2><strong>What We Offer</strong></h2><ul><li>An opportunity to make an impact, and grow professionally</li><li>A full-time position, working from our office in San Francisco, CA or remotely</li><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family</li><li>A 401k savings plan</li><li>“Unlimited PTO” vacation policy</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul><p><strong>Salary: </strong>$120-160k base + $40-90k on-target bonus</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Francisco, CA or Remote</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p>

Account Executive

<h3><strong>The Organization</strong></h3><p>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration. Learn more at<a href="http://www.newenergynexus.com/"> www.newenergynexus.com</a>.</p><p></p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>China, as the world’s largest energy consumer and largest greenhouse gas emitter, is responsible for almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and thus a key focus geography in which funds need to flow more into climate finance and stop funding dirty energy and related industries and commercial processes. Therefore, New Energy Nexus Shanghai is looking for a Program Manager to manage the implementation of clean energy and climate tech programs in China as well as maintain existing partnerships and develop new business streams.</p><p></p><h3>Key responsibilities include:</h3><ul> <li>Develop a program roadmap based on our Theory of Change. This process involves collecting feedback from the partners and clients as well as drawing upon existing knowledge and experience from existing programs and staff.</li> <li>Build a program roadmap into an actionable plan with deadlines, deliverables, and key milestones.</li> <li>Develop a network of commercial and strategic partners, including utilities, corporates, think tanks and innovation platforms.</li> <li>Support with business development, strategic communications and fundraising to scale projects beyond the pilot phase.</li> <li>Work closely with the Program Director to ensure the delivery of programs are meeting funders mandates and objectives</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Passion to develop innovation programs that accelerate the energy transition, coupled with experience in program design and management in China and abroad</li> <li>Entrepreneurial growth mindset, thriving in a fast-paced work environment that may include, at times, a need to advance solutions in the face of ambiguity and incomplete information with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.</li> <li>Bachelor education or work experience in accelerator/incubator, program management and execution, and impact investment</li> <li>Experience in synthesizing subject matter expertise acquired through independent research and third-party expert feedback into project strategy and work plans with specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely goals</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to thrive in cross-functional or multidisciplinary project teams</li> <li>Ability to manage complex projects as a self-starter with limited supervision.</li> <li>High levels of integrity</li> <li>Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple target audiences (investment funds, banks, academia, regulators) and manage multi-stakeholder dialogues for outcomes. Strong English writing skills are important, as all program reporting and evaluation must be produced in English.</li> <li>Ideally a graduate degree in relevant fields; at least 5 years' related work experience</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.</p><p></p><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p>To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to the Workable application portal by clicking on the <strong>"APPLY FOR THIS JOB"</strong> button at the bottom of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.</p>

Program Manager

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.</p><p></p><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3><p>New Energy Nexus California is seeking a Head of Programs who will be entrusted with the strategic leadership, oversight, and growth of a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs in climate tech acceleration and deployment. This pivotal role involves guiding programs through conception, fundraising, implementation, and scaling phases, ensuring seamless progression and optimal impact. As a key driver of success, the Head of Programs plays a crucial part in developing new initiatives that align with organizational goals, navigating funding sources and funder relationships, overseeing impact, monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) and leveraging the team’s expertise to ensure excellence in the implementation of new and existing programs.</p><p>Additionally, the role includes the management and mentorship of two high-performing teams (Programs and Impact and M&amp;E), and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The Head of Programs will adeptly navigate cross-team collaboration, ensuring cohesive efforts and knowledge-sharing across departments. External collaboration with partners and stakeholders is a key facet of this role, requiring effective communication and relationship-building skills to further enhance the impact and reach of our programs.</p><h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3><p>In your role as the Head of Programs, your typical day will be dynamic and multifaceted. You'll collaborate with program teams to set priorities and review their progress, engage with entrepreneurs and stakeholders to identify opportunities for new initiatives or to grow our existing programming, participate in strategic planning sessions with the leadership team, and address any operational and personnel issues within the program teams. Your day will be marked by strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurs leading the way to 100% clean energy for the 100%.</p><p></p><h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.</p><p>This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in the Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.</p><p>In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.</p><p></p><h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><p>Program Oversight and Strategic Leadership</p><ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership and oversight to a portfolio of entrepreneur support programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. </li> <li>Guide the entire program lifecycle from ideation to scaling, even amid organizational restructuring and evolving team dynamics. </li> <li>Leverage experience in deploying technology and entering new markets, aligning programs with global market needs and trends with the ability to navigate a changing regulatory and funding landscape</li> <li>Translate the strategic vision into actionable plans for program teams. </li> <li>Navigate ambiguity and guide teams to optimize collaboration and efficiency.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Program Quality and Impact</p><ul> <li>Oversee impact reporting and M&amp;E to ensure the capture of data and metrics that drive continuous improvement of program impact and service delivery as well as provide accurate reporting to funders</li> <li>Under the direction of the Managing Director, work with the Head of Partnerships, Events, and Brand to lead program design and evaluation for the purpose of securing new funding and supporting program renewal</li> </ul><p></p><p>Seasoned Team Leadership and Mentorship</p><ul> <li>Provide strong leadership and mentorship to program leads, setting a high standard for excellence in program execution. </li> <li>Support the professional growth and development of team members and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. </li> <li>Address operational and personnel issues within program teams promptly and effectively.</li> <li>Create a positive and productive work environment where challenges are met with solutions and teamwork.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Strategic Leadership</p><ul><li>Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for a portfolio of programs to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem to support diverse entrepreneurs and a just and equitable clean energy transition in CA and beyond.</li></ul><ul> <li>Develop our ramps and career pathways programming for innovators and entrepreneurs in disadvantaged and frontline communities.</li> <li>Work with our labor and industry partners to implement workforce training partnerships that support the acceleration and deployment of climate solutions alongside the creation of high-quality family-supporting jobs.</li> <li>Provide effective leadership by offering clear and purposeful guidance to program teams.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  FOR THE ROLE</h3><ul> <li>Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, showcasing a profound understanding and alignment with organizational goals</li> <li>8-10 years of extensive experience in climate tech acceleration, deployment and supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, including a minimum of 5 years in a Senior Director role</li> <li>8-10 years of experience in developing and overseeing a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives</li> <li>Proven track record in successfully navigating programs from ideation through fundraising, implementation, and scaling</li> <li>Engineering degree or related science and technology background</li> <li>Adept at evaluating emerging technologies and navigating the challenges associated with bringing innovative solutions to market</li> <li>Ability to assess program effectiveness, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement of program outcomes</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in securing program funding through diverse channels, including state and federal government and/or philanthropy</li> <li>Expertise in developing and managing program budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring financial sustainability</li> <li>Exceptional leadership and management skills, providing effective guidance and supervision to program leads while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.</li> <li>Strong writing and public speaking skills</li> <li>Willingness and excitement to collaborate with external partners and travel regularly for speaking engagements as a New Energy Nexus ambassador worldwide</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3><p>Competitive compensation of <strong>$150 - $175K</strong> annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)</p><p></p><h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul> <li>Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. </li> <li>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul><p></p><p>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.</p>

Head of Programs

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.</p><p></p><h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3><p>New Energy Nexus California is seeking a candidate who will bring a solid background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial forecasting. The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will be responsible for all daily general accounting-related duties, including a broad range of transactional, reconciliation, and other accounting activities. The successful candidate will have a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude, who is inherently hands-on and ready to take the next step forward in their career, and help us plan and strategize for growth in order to scale New Energy Nexus California.</p><p>The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will support New Energy Nexus California as we prepare for continued growth and expansion. The person in this role should bring a high level of grit and curiosity and will work in collaboration with Finance &amp; Operations (FiOps) and CA leadership teams, to ensure that New Energy Nexus California is operating efficiently, effectively and within budget. You will be tasked with providing strategic direction on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. If you have a passion for clean energy, entrepreneurship, enjoy process design, operational excellence and enabling organizations and people to succeed, this position may be for you! </p><p></p><h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3><p>The Director of Program Finance and Compliance at New Energy Nexus California plays a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, and adherence to legal and ethical standards, making their daily responsibilities essential to the organization's success. A typical day for the Director of Program Finance and Compliance involves managing the organization's financial resources efficiently. They will often handle a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining financial records, processing transactions, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, they will be responsible for grant management, people management, and donor relations. The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will work closely with a small team and even handle many of these tasks independently, requiring adaptability and a hands-on approach to financial management and compliance.</p><p></p><h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.</p><p>This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in the Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.</p><p></p><p></p><h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><p>Budgeting, Invoicing &amp; Reporting</p><ul> <li>Prepare and monitor budgets and financial forecasts, analyze deficiencies, and report variances to CA leadership.</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain resource plans (budgets) for the California-based team that is delivering on multiple projects with shared resource allocations.</li> <li>Working knowledge of restricted grant budget management and reporting. </li> <li>Build integrated budgeting and reporting workflows that satisfy multiple reporting objectives (e.g. Budgets to Actual for the team as a whole, for a program etc.) from a given data architecture and source data set.</li> <li>Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic and operational decision-making, this includes analyzing and reporting on operational metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li> <li>Final review and approval of invoicing packages to ensure quality and compliance in line with funder terms and conditions</li> <li>Project budgeting expert on the team, providing guidance, training, tools, and templates to the CA team for Accounting-related processes including, but not limited to, independent contractor budgetary development and contract execution.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Contracts Compliance &amp; Management</p><ul> <li>Develop, implement, and monitor controls and procedures to manage operational expenses.</li> <li>Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements to CA leadership and executive team as required.</li> <li>Ability to analyze complex fact patterns and distill them into simple and understandable concepts for internal and external stakeholder groups</li> <li>Maintain capitalized tracking ledger.</li> <li>Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with multi-dimensional constraints that require both creativity and attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability and patience to read and comprehend complex contracts and regulations and design smart (resource-efficient/effective) workflows and controls that are additional to or separate from standard organizational processes.</li> <li>Provide guidance to the grants management team for the development of contracts and agreements for sub-awardees, contractors, and vendors</li> <li>Working knowledge of Federal Cost Principles (2 CFR 200) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).</li> <li>Work with external auditors and provide needed documentation and support for the annual audit.</li> <li>Responsible for compliance with all contracted terms and embedded regulations, and preparation of reports, audit trail documentation and end-to-end management of program audits (by funders, government agencies etc).</li> <li>Act as a liaison between New Energy Nexus’ FiOps team and CA staff.</li> <li>Additional financial planning and accounting responsibilities as needed.</li> </ul><p></p><p>Team Leadership</p><ul> <li>Oversee, lead, and manage a grants management and compliance team, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.</li> <li>In collaboration with NEX Platform and CA Programs Team develop, update, and streamline grants management processes and workflows.</li> <li>Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.</li> <li>Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical financial practices.</li> <li>Conduct 1:1 and team check-ins and oversee performance reviews for the team</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE ROLE</strong></p><ul> <li>Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, showcasing a profound understanding and alignment with organizational goals</li> <li>7-10+ years of experience in financial accounting or controller management positions</li> <li>5+ years leading a grants management team responsible for government funding, complex agreement packages, and managing compliance with flow down terms with clean audits</li> <li>Experience overseeing sub-awardee contracting and invoicing</li> <li>Familiarity with cost allocation methodologies</li> <li>Knowledge of GAAP and accounting concepts</li> <li>Have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and an affinity for numbers.</li> <li>High level of attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and creatively with attention to detail</li> <li>Remain flexible in a constantly changing environment and work independently with strong planning and prioritization skills, able to succeed in a regularly expanding environment</li> <li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and find solutions for concurrent conflicting challenges</li> <li>Significant track record of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and forecasting</li> <li>Proven professional experience as an upper-level Accountant, experience working at a medium to large-sized not-for-profit organization a plus</li> <li>Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures</li> <li>Prior experience with Single Audits and/or other program audits is a plus</li> <li>Expert in Excel and with prior experience creating financial statements</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal skills to create internal and external communication pieces ranging from detailed audit trails to executive summaries</li> <li>Ability to think through data structures and data integrations of mainstream SaaS solutions with manual interfaces</li> <li>Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>WE HOPE YOU BRING ONE OR MORE OF THESE BONUS SKILLS</strong></p><ul> <li>Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li> <li>Experience working in IT and cybersecurity</li> <li>Drafting budgets for proposal development</li> <li>Experience in reporting on match share requirements on grants</li> <li>Experience in a global business environment</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3><p>Competitive compensation of <strong>$130 - $155K</strong> annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)</p><p></p><h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul> <li>Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. </li> <li>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.</li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.</em></p>

Director of Program Finance and Compliance

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.</p><p></p><h3>ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced creative and quantitative professional to lead Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation for New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) programs funded by government and philanthropy.</p><p>The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and understands multiple social and economic benefits of a just energy transition and the potential for social impact and energy equity outcomes that can result from scaling new clean energy technology. She/he/they are a creative and incisive evaluation strategist who is comfortable designing impact measurement and monitoring &amp; evaluation frameworks for complex, non-linear strategies. </p><p>Building on existing tools including templates, an established database, and various reporting formats, we are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role within the NEX CA team to centralize data collection, help bring alignment across new and mature programs, and manage impact evaluations.</p><p></p><h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3><p>A day in the life of the Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Manager could include reviewing a rate-payer benefit framework grant deliverable from an early stage startup and entering key metrics into airtable, researching job creation and cost savings on utility bills from scaling grid-scale storage, meeting with the CA Grants Administration Manager to iterate on the design of a new workflow in the Grants Management System, and working with the Communications Manager to draft a blurb for a press release by extracting a key data insight from your ongoing analysis and framing its impact for a public audience.</p><p></p><h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3><p>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.</p><p>This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.</p><p>In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.</p><p></p><h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><p><strong>Impact Evaluation</strong></p><ul> <li>Collect data from awardees, including training, managing templates, conducting quality assurance, and support for reporting to funders. </li> <li>Conduct data analysis to connect project outcomes to larger energy transition and economic development trends. Investigate patterns in the data and glean insights that demonstrate environmental, social, and economic impacts. Prepare data visuals, develop content for reporting requirements and communications collateral. </li> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads and Communications Manager, author impact reports for individual programs and NEX CA more broadly. Coordinate content generation, design, and review process across Grants Management, Compliance, Communications, and Program teams.</li> <li>Iterate upon existing metrics to inform our reporting and strategic communication efforts within and beyond NEX CA. </li> <li>Act as lead representative for CA programs on NEX global impact working group to foster organizational alignment. Systems development, management, and best practices</li> <li>In close collaboration with the CA Grants Administration Manager, support the design and development of new and existing information databases related to impact and M&amp;E data. </li> </ul><ul><li>Track progress on core deliverables, and roll information up and down for different stakeholders. Streamline data collection and enable export of quality controlled information.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the “gatekeeper” of all data being utilized for fundraising and storytelling efforts. Upholds internal controls with attention to accuracy for all qualitative and quantitative data being used in external or internal communications. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Alignment</strong></p><ul> <li>Develop and ensure alignment on shared indicators and metrics used across different programs. Oversee collaborative design and use of quantitative and qualitative grant outcomes and indicators to track progress that demonstrate results and areas of growth.</li> <li>Manage evaluation and learning projects, including managing consultants.</li> <li>Provide measurement and evaluation strategy &amp; leadership for our continuous work on energy equity and social impact: support deepening incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion racial, social and environmental justice approaches and metrics into NEX CA’s work.</li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for proposals.</li> <li>Respond to ad hoc requests for reports, memos, slide decks and other materials to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Events and Brand, NEX Board of Directors, NEX fundraising efforts, funders, and government donors.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><h3>REQUIRED SKILLS</h3><ul> <li>Undergraduate degree required with 4+ years of relevant, professional experience focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.</li> <li>Adept with clean energy impact reporting metrics, e.g. carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, GHG inventories, job creation, cost reduction, race and demographics, with comfort making projections.</li> <li>Strong project manager skilled at quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis. Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.</li> <li>Experience building databases and streamlining processes for compiling information from multiple sources.</li> <li>Experience working in climate change, clean energy, public policy, economic development, and/or racial and social justice in philanthropic, NGO, coalition, legislative or advocacy communities.</li> <li>Collaborative with strong facilitation, interpersonal, intercultural and project management skills, with a record of success in matrix environments where there are not direct reporting relationships.</li> <li>Enthusiastic and natural team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams. </li> <li>High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Asana, Databases.</li> </ul><p></p><h3>BONUS SKILLS</h3><ul><li>Experience with government reporting and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3><p>Competitive compensation of <strong>$90k-$120k </strong>annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)</p><p></p><h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is <strong>January 28, 2024</strong> and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul><p></p><p>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply. Unfortunately New Energy Nexus will not be able to support an employment Visa at this time.</p><p></p><p></p>

Impact, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

<h3>The Company</h3><p>Camus Energy empowers electric utilities to transform how the grid operates for a reliable, affordable, and zero-carbon future. Our grid orchestration platform equips utilities with the tools to harness local energy resources to keep the grid running smoothly 24/7/365.</p><p>We combine world-leading experience pioneering high-reliability distributed systems at technology companies like Google and Meta with robust power systems expertise from across the energy sector. As the adoption of electric vehicles, rooftop solar, battery storage, and flexible loads continues to accelerate, utilities need partners who can help them orchestrate these local resources reliably at scale. That’s where we specialize.</p><p>If helping utilities unlock the full potential of local energy resources sounds like the right challenge for you, let’s talk.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Camus Energy is helping utilities transform how they operate the grid to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. We have big aspirations, and we can’t achieve them alone.</p><p>Camus needs great, well-grounded technical solution architects to engage with our utility partners. As a solution architect, you will contribute to all aspects of our technical integrations with our customers, including onboarding, maintenance, troubleshooting, and refactoring of data and control interfaces between grid hardware and Camus’ systems. This integration work will include some coding, typically in Python, but more commonly will focus on configuration, debugging, testing, and system administration activities.</p><p>This role will play a pivotal part in expanding Camus’ utility deployments and accelerating revenue growth.  This is a senior position suited for someone with 6+ years of professional systems development and administration experience.  Communication is paramount at Camus. You will be comfortable talking to customers, demoing your work in front of small audiences, and speak fluent English.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead technical implementation and integration efforts for new customers and new devices, gathering requirements and API specs relevant to exchange of data and control commands between Camus and the customer or device vendor.</li><li>Engage with customers in all phases from scoping and onboarding through growth in place</li><li>Design and implement collection and monitoring improvements to proactively improve quality and reliability of data exchange and control feedback loops.</li><li>Understand data quality issues as they arise and work with customers, vendors, and Camus engineers to design both tactical short-term fixes and general, strategic solutions.</li><li>Work with business development on identifying data quality issues that may come up for prospective customers.</li><li>Consult with product, engineering and business development teams as subject matter expert on utility data and equipment</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience working with distribution utilities or energy providers</li><li>Experience working with and creating actionable insights from utility data (e.g., GIS, SCADA, AMI) </li><li>Experience successfully engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Experience with data processing pipelines and data ingestion APIs.</li><li>Software development expertise in one or more general purpose programming languages.</li><li>BA/BS or equivalent experience in related fields.</li><li>Able to travel 20% of the time</li></ul><h3>Bonus</h3><ul><li>Energy system modelling (OpenDSS, GridLab-D) experience</li><li>Electrical engineering and technical principles of power grid operation</li><li>Experience with the integration and administration of complex distributed software/hardware systems.</li><li>Working with Data pipelines (e.g. Beam, Spark)</li><li>Cloud platforms (e.g. GCP, AWS)</li></ul><p><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.</em></p>

Camus Energy pioneers grid management software to optimize energy systems in real-time for a sustainable future.

Customer Success Solution Architect

<div><span style="font-size:16px;">This is a dynamic role, best suited for a person who is highly ambitious, independent, and personable. You'll be responsible for developing a robust pipeline of project opportunities by building relationships with channel partners and potential clients. In addition to managing your own day-to-day schedule, meeting with clients, and analyzing opportunities, you will work closely with the stakeholders across our business to structure a platform for future growth, acting as a key member of the team as we grow our presence in California. You should possess a deep understanding of energy technologies and the energy landscape in the region alongside exceptional business and sales acumen.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We're ideally looking for someone to be based in the LA area and able to get to the Santa Monica office.</span></div><br><br><h3>Primary Responsibilities </h3><ul><li>Develop a robust pipeline of microgrid opportunities in line with SMS’ overarching California go-to-market strategy</li><li>Strengthen relationships with channel partners through consistent engagement </li><li>Bring thoughtful, innovative ideas to strategic discussions </li><li>Perform initial analysis of microgrid opportunities to determine  baseline feasibility, work with the Project Development team and Operations Director to further scope and refine project opportunities </li><li>Work with clients through the entire project development phase to ensure the project flows continuously through the pipeline from lead generation through commissioning and operational phases. </li><li>Work collaboratively across disciplines within SMS to improve  processes and drive overall business efficiency</li></ul><h3>Qualifications/Experience</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, environmental  science, engineering, or another related field</li><li>Experience working in the energy sector and a deep knowledge of California’s energy landscape </li><div>·       Expert knowledge in one or more of the following: energy markets, policy landscape, and technology</div><li>Sales or business development experience with a proven track record  (5+ years preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated desire to take on leadership positions and management      responsibilities</li><li>Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous environment</li><li>Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversight to excel</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>Based in the LA area and willing to regularly travel within the state</li></ul><br><div>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Warburg Pincus</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.  Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.  To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit </span><a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

Revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative clean power solutions, Scale Microgrid Solutions paves the way to decentralized energy.

Business Development Manager

<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><p><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;">Job objective<br></strong>You will scale the supply of batteries by running operations to ship, dismantle, and test batteries. You manage vendor partnerships to source hardware &amp; software and coordinate with logistics companies to get the batteries from suppliers' premises to Los Angeles facilities. You are well-versed in operating complex value chains such as the battery, EV &amp; automation. You're excited to start from a blank slate and use first principles to design the first battery dismantling &amp; repurposing facility. As a jack of all trades, you have a strong strategic sense, a keen analytical mind, and operational hustle. You have grown operations teams before, you make sure factory operations are realized at the right pace and you do whatever it takes to make operations run smoothly.</p><h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source batteries from OEMs, services centers, and dismantlers to ship batteries, store them safely, and deploy testing and dismantling processes.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Craft operational roadmap, set goals &amp; OKRs, and make execution plans. Manage these with agile project management methods for teams to be aligned. Oversee smooth execution of high-impact projects</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Operationalize office, lab, and warehouse spaces. Select facilities, file permitting, and decide on logistics partners to process battery volumes. File permit documentation, agree on insurance and ensure safe practices.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Drive the pilot, process, and facility planning from process design, and permit documentation up to design of the battery repurposing plant. Run pilot operations with bringing dismantling and testing machines to customers.<br></span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Establish partnerships to set up pilot programs in robotics, battery testing, and the development of battery management systems. Identify, develop, negotiate, and manage vendors and suppliers. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Ramp up production of repurposed grid batteries by constructing and developing factories. Develop battery repurposing processes, grid battery integrations, and BMS development for first batches of batteries.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Build and manage financial models such as cash flow statements, balance sheets, and fundraising scenarios to project manufacturing capacity and estimate factory budgets.</span></li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Physics, engineering, or science study. Preferably completed an M.Sc. program in operations, manufacturing, automation, or supply chain management. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years of experience in strategic, analytical, product, and/or operational fields in a high-growth startup environment.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience engineering experience in developing battery and/or automation systems from early development to mass production stage.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience in manufacturing complex hardware to scale processes from early-product to high-volume in battery, electric vehicle, and automation industry or equivalent industry.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 experience in managing supply chains by sourcing vendors and negotiating supply contracts; demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 yrs experience in program management while comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, and working across teams &amp; external stakeholders.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Highly organized, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and broad strategic business knowledge. Experience with data analysis and budget management with a focus on operations &amp; manufacturing.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Bias towards action and impact with emotional intelligence to switch contexts between stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fasting-moving and high-growth environment.</span></li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Experience in a high-growth startup and/or technology company as VP of Manufacturing or Operations.</li><li>Experience with SQL or a willingness/aptitude to develop and run data-models.</li></ul><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

Revolutionizing battery reuse with intelligent robotics to scale affordable grid storage and reduce carbon emissions.

Head of Operations

<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Camus Energy empowers electric utilities to transform how the grid operates for a reliable, affordable, and zero-carbon future. Our grid orchestration platform equips utilities with the tools to harness local energy resources to keep the grid running smoothly 24/7/365.</p><p>We combine world-leading experience pioneering high-reliability distributed systems at technology companies like Google and Meta with robust power systems expertise from across the energy sector. As the adoption of electric vehicles, rooftop solar, battery storage, and flexible loads continues to accelerate, utilities need partners who can help them orchestrate these local resources reliably at scale. That’s where we specialize.</p><p>If helping utilities unlock the full potential of local energy resources sounds like the right challenge for you, let’s talk.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Product Marketing Management Intern at Camus Energy, you will be responsible for developing crisp, differentiated, and compelling product marketing messaging and collateral for Camus’ grid orchestration software platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve the team’s product marketing goals and drive growth for our business.</p><p>Reporting to the VP of Strategy &amp; Marketing, your primary focus will be developing narratives around the need for and benefits of Camus’ grid orchestration platform. You will create compelling content to help prospective customers understand use cases and value propositions and integrate this content into product marketing activities to drive prospect engagement and customer acquisition.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Craft compelling solutions-level narratives that align with our company positioning.</li><li>Create compelling and persuasive product marketing collateral, such as sales enablement materials, product fact sheets, demos, website content, and case studies.</li><li>Develop and execute product marketing activities that reach target audiences effectively</li><li>Train Sales on key product features, benefits, and product marketing messages</li><li>Learn about our customers, contribute to marketing strategies and campaigns, and have a seat at the table with the rest of our team.</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the internship</li><li>Be able to commit to 40 hours per week for at least 8 weeks</li><li>High attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated ability to learn technical and/or complex topics quickly</li><li>Ability to work successfully across a range of teams, including marketing, product, engineering, sales and customer success teams</li><li>Strong analytical and quantitative skills – the ability to use data to develop and measure marketing programs</li></ul><p><strong>Bonus points</strong></p><ul><li>Product marketing management experience with B2B SaaS technology</li><li>Visual design experience: videos, illustrations, graphics, etc. </li><li>Familiarity with electric utilities, power systems, and/or distributed energy resources</li><li>Experience in a cross-functional role within a dynamic, rapidly changing environment</li><li>Demonstrated interest in a mission-aligned career focused on decarbonization</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Remote (Based in US time zone)</p><p><strong>Internship Timing</strong></p><p>Flexible. 8-10 week internship running between May - September.</p>

Product Marketing Summer Intern

<div><b style="font-size:12pt;">The Role</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are looking for an Interconnection Manager to work internally and externally to ensure a smooth interconnection process for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). You will play a key role in advising and presenting recommendations to executive senior management about critical issues related to potential commercial transactions, long-term and short-term planning issues, and/or real-time operational issues.  You will report to our Senior Director, Project Management, and be based in the Northeast region of the US (preferably NY) or California. </span></div><br><br><h3>Key responsibilities include the following:</h3><ul><li>Act as primary interface and establish strong working relationships with ISOs, RTOs, Transmission Service Providers and Utilities.</li><li>Utilize expert knowledge of generation interconnection process and tariffs, interconnection agreements and requirements, including a sound working knowledge of the process from the initial interconnection request through permission/acceptance to operate in parallel with the electric utility grid.</li><li>Act as the main liaison with senior management, Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management leads on matters relating to interconnection, pre-construction, and engineering progress, scope, and schedule.</li><li>Identify optimal strategies for interconnecting microgrid projects to the electric utility grid.</li><li>Oversee utility interconnection studies so they are reasonable and timely.</li><li>Inform the company and project teams of significant developments and opportunities relating to interconnections.</li><li>Attend and participate in meetings and conferences on engineering and technical issues (i.e. ISOs stakeholder meetings, working groups and conferences) and report key findings.</li><li>Conduct early-stage diligence with Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management teams to understand the utility process, timeline, and acceptance criteria.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of interconnection application packages including all applications as needed for all grid tied projects, consulting with external consultants, as needed.</li><li>Monitor, track, and report ongoing interconnection application package statuses and respond to additional informational requests from grid operators and utilities in a timely manner. </li><li>Assist in transmission analyses including preparing and managing preliminary interconnection cost estimates and timelines.</li><li>Represent Scale Microgrids with external project stakeholders including landowners, permitting agencies, transmission providers, and at public hearings and government and community events, as needed.</li><li>Lead coordination calls as needed to keep projects on schedule, with the appropriate Utility for each grid connected project.  </li><li>Conduct cursory reviews of coordination studies, short circuit analysis, protection settings, and commissioning requirements against the Utilities published specifications. </li><li>Attend relevant ISO stakeholder and state regulatory meetings.</li></ul><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or more advanced in relevant engineering disciplines is preferred.</li><li>7+ years of engineering/land development/interconnection experience (preferably with 3+ years in solar, battery storage and/or generator sites)</li><li>Knowledge of FERC and NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections.</li><li>Knowledge of electricity market rules (day ahead, real time, capacity, ancillary services, etc.).</li><li>Extensive experience in navigating the California and Northeast utilities and ISO interconnection processes and tasks (i.e. CAISO, NYISO, PJM).</li><li>Able to identify potential interconnection risks early in the project development phase and provide mitigations/alternatives to reduce interconnection costs and timelines.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects in multiple grid operators’ and utility jurisdictions simultaneously.</li><li>Experience working in Google Earth.</li><li>Responsive with internal and external teams, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.</li><li>Skill at creating, summarizing and presenting information logically for executive decision-making.</li><li>Energetic and aggressive in pursuing opportunities, resolving problems and overcoming challenges. </li><li>Results-oriented with the ability to work independently, with light supervision, in an entrepreneurial environment.</li><li>Desire to learn and assist with creatively solving challenges.</li><div><br></div><div>This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: </div><li>Do the Right Thing</li><li>Act Like an Owner</li><li>Hustle</li><li>Demand Results</li><li>Go Together</li><li>Evolve or Disappear</li><div><br></div><div>We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.</div></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Scale Microgrids </b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customer with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">We raised $500MM from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing, to fund our business plan and accelerate growth. We are growing quickly and looking to augment the team with highly motivated entrepreneurial talent. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:12pt;">About Warburg Pincus</b></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm with nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM). Its active portfolio of more than 250 companies around the globe is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography.  Warburg Pincus is a growth investor and an experienced partner to management teams seeking to build durable companies with sustainable value.  To learn more about Warburg Pincus, please visit </span><a href="https://www.warburgpincus.com/" style="font-size:12pt;">https://www.warburgpincus.com/</a><span style="font-size:12pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.</span></div>

Interconnection Manager

<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br>Job objective</span><br></span></h3><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">You will help shape go-to-market strategy and analyze scenarios for sourcing used batteries from suppliers and selling them to end-users as grid batteries. It entails developing financial &amp; economic models for battery manufacturers, repurposers, and recyclers. You will shape customer profiles, quantify pain points and grow funnels in grid storage, EV car makers, and recyclers. You help craft scenarios to define products and business models based on available battery volumes, grid storage pricing, and critical materials markets. You will track development in the state-of-the-art of battery models, architectures, and cells. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development and cofounding team on go-to-market strategy, business development, and ramping up operations. It is your opportunity to make the leap into a climate-tech startup and the battery industry with impact from day one.</span></p><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </h3><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How you will contribute</span></h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform strategy analyses to define the go-to-market strategy, run value chain analyses, quantify business models and size markets for testing batteries, repurposing used batteries, and reselling raw materials.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Quantify the supply side for sourcing used batteries and demand for reselling batteries and materials. Provide support in interviewing suppliers, customers and partners in the value chain.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Run financial models and size markets of battery manufacturers, recyclers, and raw material refiners. Build pricing and cost models of used batteries, recycling operations, and critical materials.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Integrate and synthesize databases about mineral supply &amp; demand, battery pack capacity &amp; pricing, and end-of-first-life volumes.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Model environmental impact in energy, CO2, and fresh water in mining, processing, producing, and shipping batteries. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Analyze macroeconomic trends, regulations, and grant programs in the EU &amp; US markets on energy markets, raw materials, and battery demand.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform competitive landscaping of technologies, markets, and research groups in battery reuse and recycling. Track battery designs, volumes, and manufacturers for types, cells, and architectures.<br><br></span></li></ul><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The skills &amp; experience that you bring</span></h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in physics, engineering, mathematics, economics, or finance.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">MBA program or M.Sc. in business, quantitative economics, finance, or operations.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in Strategy consultancy experience applied to product development, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain domains.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 rs experience in business or operational roles within high-growth startups or scale-ups in climate-tech, battery &amp; EV space, supply chains &amp; automation/manufacturing.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in building analytical models in Excel, SQL, and Python to run scenarios and build financial models while processing large amounts of raw data.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in financial modeling, cash flow projections, unit economics, market sizing, value chain analyses, and impact analyses.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluent in presenting data and insight in compelling slide decks to communicate the main findings. Verbally strong in reasoning towards best solutions based on first principles and latest data.</span></li></ul><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How to hit a homerun</span></h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Exposure to battery manufacturing, automation, or operational environments.</span></li></ul><p style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </p><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

Business Associate

<div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.</span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</span></p></div><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><br>The Bonobo Robot dismantles batteries</span>.<br></span></strong></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">We are building a cognitive robot that we call Bonobo that automatically diagnose, discharge, and disassemble EV batteries using robotic manipulation, autonomous controls, and computer vision. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The first-generation robotic system will automatically assess the battery’s state of health, remove covers from arbitrary battery packs (500 kg), and perform safe discharging. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">It then disassembles these batteries from the pack level (500 kg) down to the module level (25 kg). Bonobo can take batteries apart 4x faster and safer than a human at 6x the throughput, leading to 50% lower unit economics.</span></p><p><strong style="font-size:13.5pt;">Job objective<br></strong>You will be in charge of developing and delivering the Bonobo robotic system for battery recognition, discharging, and disassembly procedures from concept to physical prototype. Robotic controls steer mission and path planning, machine perception recognizes the batteries and mechanical end-effectors take covers from the batteries.</p><p>You will conceptualize, architect, engineer, and deploy the first integrated robotic system of Bonobo. You manage critical interfaces toward perception algorithms, path-planning functions, software infrastructure, and mechanical end-effectors. One by one you will deploy process functions applied to battery disassembly. </p><p>To make this happen, you will recruit, lead and mentor a team of robotics-, perception-, software- and mechatronic engineers. This is an exciting opportunity where deep technical knowledge, insight into commercial viability, and technical leadership are combined.</p><h3>Your responsibilities</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Collaborate with the co-founding team on product and technology strategy, engineering road mapping, and research activities. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Lead design, development, and delivery of products, technology, and initiate efforts in applied research.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of robotics-, perception-, mechanical- and software engineers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Grow the team by sourcing, hiring, and onboarding of talented and passionate engineers. Nurture a strong engineering culture, responsible for delivering creative and scalable solutions.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform system design reviews, trade-studies decisions, and lead make-buy decisions for the hardware &amp; software technology stack. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Manage industrial &amp; research partnerships on technical development and deploy technology for pilot programs operationally.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Support in drafting, managing, and filing the Intellectual Property portfolio with the IP firm.</span></li></ul><h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Design and deliver the Bonobo mission planning software by integrating functions in path planning, robotic controls, and computer vision.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Guide the development and deployment of robotic control software for positioning, actuation, path planning, inverse kinematics, and gripper functions.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Architect and prototype the mechanical systems integrating industrial robotic systems and gantry-based motion systems.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Make a selection of industrial robotic systems (like Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, and Comau), gantry-based motion systems, and industrial PLC controllers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Lead the integration of production-level &amp; robust computer vision modules for classification, counting, tracking, 3D reconstruction, camera calibration, and segmentation.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Manage the development of control and mechanical interfaces for end-effectors &amp; manipulators like screwing, gripping, drilling, laser cutting, and milling.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Guide the build of prototype end-effectors &amp; manipulators for cutting, screwing, decoupling, and uncovering using cutters, heat guns, skewers, and grippers.</span></li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in either Computer Science, Mathematics or Robotics-, Mechanical -, Electrical -, Controls Engineering, or a relevant field.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience in advanced product development within the domains of Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace, Battery, or Perception.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience delivering first-of-its-kind technology from concept to prototype that involved the integration of software, ML &amp; perception with robotics, controls, and mechanical hardware. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ years experience as an engineering manager performing system design reviews, trade-studies selection, product development methods, and prototype releases.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing mid to large-size hardware &amp; software engineering teams in a fast-paced environment within a venture-backed startup.</span></li></ul><h3>Technical experience</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs developing robotic control software to deliver mission and path planning, subroutines for automation tasks, and collision avoidance. Academic knowledge in Classical, Multivariable Feedback, Model Predictive or Nonlinear controls. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs developing software from architecture to production-level code in industrial environments, like assembly lines, industrial robotics, and CNC machines. Deeply skilled in C/C++, Python, and Matlab-Simulink. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 Hands-on experience in configuring industrial systems like Kuka, Fanuc, and Staubli as well as gantry-based systems like CNC machines and 3D printers.</span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs experience with robotic development and simulation in ROS, ROS-I, MoveIt for path planning and inverse Kinematics, and Gazebo for simulation. </span></li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3+ yrs experience in machine learning, deep reinforcement learning, and computer vision spanning hardware and software. Developed ML tools in Torch/TensorFlow built and Classical computer vision algorithms in C++ and OpenCV.</span></li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Deep reinforcement learning applied to robotic control systems and path planning.</li><li>Build continuous integration and testing infrastructure to ensure robust and production-ready robotics software.</li></ul><div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</span></p></div></div>

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