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Director of Sales PV and BESS Inverter

Irvine, CA · Remote

Independently lead salesand businessdevelopmentactivitiesfor Inverter product line with assignedSolarand BESS(Utility,EPCandIPP)customeraccounts * Developscustomer contactsbuildsandmaintainsa sound ...

Archer

Staff Power Engineer, Inverter

San Jose, CA · On-site

$172K - $216K/yr

Inverter technology for variable speed motor drive (MOSFET, rectifiers and gate driver PWM technologies). * Passive power devices, e.g. inductors, capacitors, resistors and transformers. * Power ...

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Archer

Staff Power Engineer, Inverter

San Jose, CA · On-site

$172K - $216K/yr

Inverter technology for variable speed motor drive (MOSFET, rectifiers and gate driver PWM technologies). * Passive power devices, e.g. inductors, capacitors, resistors and transformers. * Power ...

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PPS

Lead Field Service Technician - PV/BESS

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

Diagnose and resolve inverter faults, production losses, communication failures, protection issues, and control integration problems * Validate installation quality against drawings, single-line ...

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How much do inverter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for inverter in California is $165,245.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,100.00 and $202,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an inverter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Inverter Technician or Specialist, you need a strong understanding of electrical systems, power electronics, and troubleshooting methods, typically supported by a technical diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, inverter-specific diagnostic software, and safety systems is essential. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication set professionals apart in this role. These skills are important to ensure the efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of inverter systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring safety in energy-dependent environments.

What does an inverter do?

A typical day for an Inverter Technician involves diagnosing and repairing inverter units, performing routine maintenance checks on installed systems, documenting test results, and ensuring all components meet safety and industry standards. You may work both independently and alongside electrical engineers or site managers, especially on larger installations or during complex troubleshooting. Site visits and responding to service calls are common, often requiring flexibility and adaptability to different work environments such as solar farms, industrial sites, or commercial facilities. Collaboration with other technical and maintenance staff is frequent to ensure overall electrical systems run smoothly. Over time, technicians can advance to supervisory or systems specialist positions, broadening their expertise in renewable energy and power management.

What is an inverter?

An Inverter job typically refers to roles related to the design, manufacturing, installation, or maintenance of power inverters, which convert DC power to AC power. Professionals in this field may work in industries like renewable energy, automotive, or industrial automation. Responsibilities often include troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing inverter performance.

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Infographic showing various Inverter job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,245 per year, or $79.4 per hour.

Embedded Software Engineer, Motor Inverter

Joby Aviation

Santa Cruz, CA • On-site

$108K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.


The Software Engineer, Motor Inverter is involved in the architecture and implementation of the embedded software at the heart of Joby Aviation aircraft. The engineer will play a key role in a small, fast-moving team and have input to requirements, conceptual system design, and implementation of the embedded safety critical software project that operates and manages the electric motors of our Joby aircraft.


This role will require an understanding of complex embedded systems, state machines, FPGA integration, high-power electronics, and more to design a robust, reliable, and safe motor control system. On this project you will be responsible for designing and implementing motor inverter embedded software, communicating with systems engineers on aircraft level effects, assisting in software requirements authoring, and working with the motor controls and algorithms team as well as much more.


  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar STEM field and 3+ years of relevant industry with a strong portfolio of designed and implemented embedded software. An advanced degree and 1+ years of industry experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of object-oriented C++ programming methodology and multi-layered system architectures.
  • Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, etc.
  • Understanding of hardware from an embedded software engineer's perspective.
  • Experience with modern integrated development environments and debuggers.
  • Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, voltmeters, etc.
  • A positive attitude and a passion for aerospace!

Understanding of modern micro-controller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/A8/A9.

Exposure to the software development process and modern software engineering techniques

Experience with DO178C process, requirements authoring and verification.

Please still apply if you don’t meet all items in the desired section! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse and effective workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay, bonus, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,200 - $160,000/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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