Applications Engineer
US$125,000 – US$145,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters and Battery Storage”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$125,000 – US$145,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsNABCEP Certification
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Study levelMaster's
Why Work at SMA America
Power the future. Build your career at SMA America.
As the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, we have been at the forefront of solar inverter technology since 1981, developing solutions that make photovoltaic power plants simpler, more reliable, safer, and more cost effective. Headquartered in Rocklin, California, SMA America has spent more than two decades helping homes, businesses, and utilities across the country generate clean, reliable power. We are the only inverter manufacturer in the world offering solutions for every system size, from residential rooftops to large scale utility plants, backed by more than 1,500 patents and a presence in over 190 countries.
Innovation is only part of the story. We invest in our people, create room to grow, challenge conventional thinking, and protect a culture where teammates genuinely care about each other and the work. We hire capable people and give them the space to do the job, with clear expectations, open door leadership, and real autonomy.
If you are passionate about driving positive change and want a career where you can take ownership of your work, we would love to meet you. Together, we are not just part of the energy transition, we are helping drive it forward.
Senior Applications Engineer, Solar Inverters and Battery Storage
Remote (Eastern or Central time zone)
This is a power electronics and applications engineering role, not a software engineering position. We are looking for candidates with hands on electrical or mechanical engineering backgrounds in utility scale solar PV and battery storage systems.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including H-1B, OPT, CPT, or TN visas. Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible for this role. Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa tied employment authorization are also not eligible. This position is open to candidates located within the continental United States only.
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