Director, Systems Engineering

The Director, Systems Engineering - Solar Power Plant Solutions will be based in Hyderabad, India. You will report to the Director, Systems Engineering. As a highly skilled Director of Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for building, leading, and mentoring a team of systems engineers supporting the development of single axis solar trackers and other solar power plant equipment for power distribution, power conversion, inspection, and maintenance. The ideal candidate should be a talented engineer with strong leadership qualities, analytical skills, a system-level mindset, a commitment to innovation, attention to details, and a passion for the solar industry. You will work closely with product managers and functional managers to understand product vision, technical constraints, and resource constraints. As the overall system engineering technical decider and reviewer, you will review individual contributors" work, provide feedback, guidance, and manage priorities. Your responsibilities will include system architecture design, developing and managing system level requirements, creating and implementing test plans, supporting automation of design processes, and analyzing field data and factory test data to guide product improvements. To qualify for this role, you should have an MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, along with at least 15 years of experience in System Engineering of multi-disciplinary systems and 5 years of experience in managing engineering teams. You should have detailed knowledge of system engineering methodologies, experience with the full product lifecycle, and a strong eye toward safety, constructability, and system maintenance. Preferred experiences include a proven track record of building engineering teams from the ground up, a strong understanding of solar power electronics and mechanical tracking systems, and experience in utility-scale solar power plants or equivalent. Knowledge of applicable renewable energy and electrical codes and standards is also preferred. Nextracker is a leading company in the energy transition, offering a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants. The company's sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. At Nextracker, the team is composed of creative, collaborative, and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions and mitigate climate change for future generations.,