or apply directly on Peak Energy's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Peak Energy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Peak Energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Peak Energy
- high 18 stale, 1 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 48 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Peak Energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Peak Energy.
About this role
The Head of Hardware at Peak Energy will lead the hardware development for their energy storage system (ESS) platform, overseeing mechanical, structural, thermal, reliability, and testing domains. This role involves setting the direction for subsystem design, ensuring integration and reliability, and managing the hardware roadmap from prototype to production. The position requires collaboration across various engineering functions and involves recruiting and mentoring a multidisciplinary hardware team.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Peak Energy as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
- At least 5 years in leadership roles
- Proven track record of delivering high-voltage, high-power systems at scale
- Expertise in mechanical/structural design and thermal management
- Strong working knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems
- Prior experience taking a hardware product from prototype through production ramp
Nice to have
- Experience scaling hardware teams in startups or high-growth environments
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for BESS enclosures, interconnects, and cooling systems
- Exposure to sodium-ion, lithium-ion, or other advanced battery technologies
- Prior experience partnering with contract manufacturers or setting up in-house factory production
- Experience navigating certification bodies end-to-end on a shipping product
What you get
- Salary range of $240,000-$290,000
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
- Many great work perks
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack beyond sodium-ion batteries
- The role involves significant responsibility and leadership, which may require long hours
- The success of the hardware roadmap is tied to the company's production timeline, which could impact job stability
Summarised from Peak Energy's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Peak Energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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