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Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters and Battery Storage

SMA America · Remote (Eastern or Central time zones)

Posted about 3 months ago · $125,000 to $145,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
SMA America's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of SMA America's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SMA America
high
18 stale, 3 reposted of 18 open
Hiring momentum
33 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SMA America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SMA America.

About this role

The Senior Applications Engineer will serve as a technical product specialist for utility scale solar PV and battery storage systems, advising customers across North America. Responsibilities include analyzing system specifications, proposing designs, supporting the sales team with technical expertise, and delivering training materials. The role requires hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering and collaboration with various teams to ensure technical alignment.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 SMA America as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent hands-on industry experience
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in renewable energy engineering, specifically with utility scale PV or battery storage systems
  • Working knowledge of PVsyst or similar PV system modeling tools
  • Sound knowledge of the U.S. energy sector, including applicable norms, standards, and regulations
  • Knowledge of battery systems and solutions
  • Residence in the Eastern or Central time zone within the continental United States

Nice to have

  • In-depth knowledge of power electronics, including inverters and transformers
  • In-depth knowledge of power systems design
  • Product selection experience for utility scale PV or BESS projects
  • NABCEP certification, PVIP or similar, or an equivalent industry credential
  • Knowledge of solar electric PV installation and system design

What you get

  • Base salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
  • Remote first work schedule
  • Relocation assistance available; budget to be confirmed
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Opportunities for professional development, training, and industry engagement

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed beyond the range; actual compensation may vary based on experience
  • Candidates must be located in Eastern or Central time zones and cannot require visa sponsorship
  • Role emphasizes hands-on engineering experience over software engineering skills
  • AI-generated application materials will be disqualified, requiring authentic submissions

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Listed by SMA America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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