Full-Time
Staff Electrical Engineer
Microgrid Systems Engineering
Posted on 12/13/2025
Bloom Energy
1,001-5,000 employees
Hydrogen fuel cell-based microgrid provider
Compensation Overview
$130.4k - $187.6k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
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- B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering knowledge
- 3+ years relevant work experience with B.S./M.S. 1+ years relevant work experience with Ph.D.
- Strong knowledge of the behavior and use in power electronic devices (such as inverters and DCDC converters) in high power (>100kW) interfacing applications
- Strong understanding of Utility Interconnection requirements and standards such as IEEE 1547 and performance of their associated tests
- Strong knowledge of electrical system-level design fundamentals
- Strong knowledge of Power System concepts (breaker selection and coordination, transformer sizing and knowledge, switchgear concepts, relaying)
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and its application to product design
- Experience working in a high power lab environment with electrical tools (such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, etc.) is required
- Experience with product development design validation testing is required
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical communication and collaboration
- System and Product testing interfacing Fuel Cell generation to various end applications including grid parallel export and large scale microgrid support
- Design validation and acceptance testing, including full power testing of systems larger than 1MW
- Compliance testing and certification against various Grid Interconnection standards such as IEEE 1547, UL 1751, and other international standards
- Troubleshoot, define, and initiate corrective actions for field failures and production issues
- Familiarity with analytical tools and automation (MATLAB, Python programming, etc.)
- Knowledge of simulation tools (ETAP, PSCAD, etc.)
Bloom Energy provides on-site clean power for businesses and data centers using hydrogen fuel cells in microgrids. The core idea is to convert hydrogen into carbon-free electricity, while the system can also produce clean hydrogen and a pure CO2 stream for energy-efficient carbon capture. It offers fuel-flexible options and initiatives to use greenhouse gases for clean energy, reducing dependence on dirty fuels and strengthening decarbonization. The goal is to deliver reliable, affordable energy, lower emissions, and support decarbonization through hydrogen and carbon capture solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Oracle commits to 2.8GW Bloom fuel cells, with 2.45GW for New Mexico 1GW AI data center.
- Q1 2026 revenue surges 130% to $751M; 2026 guidance raised to $3.4B-$3.8B.
- LS Electric $220M deal supplies switchgear for Bloom's New Mexico hyperscale data center project.
What critics are saying
- Ceres Power undercuts Bloom SOFC costs by 40% using efficient steel oxide technology.
- FuelCell Energy captures 90% CO2 onsite, winning EU-mandated hyperscaler deals from Bloom.
- Oracle delays 50% of 2.8GW deployments amid AI capex cuts, slashing Bloom's 2026 revenue by $1.5B.
What makes Bloom Energy unique
- Bloom's SOFCs ramp instantly using supercapacitors, unlike inefficient gas turbines at part load.
- Bloom Energy Servers run on natural gas or 100% hydrogen, unlike hydrogen-only PEM fuel cells.
- Bloom delivers fully operational fuel cell systems to Oracle in 55 days for rapid AI data center deployment.
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↑ 0%Susquehanna has lowered its price target on Bloom Energy Corporation from $176 to $173 whilst maintaining a Positive rating, updating estimates ahead of Q1 earnings. Jefferies previously reduced its target from $102 to $97 with an Underperform rating, citing limited incremental catalysts despite steady execution. Bloom Energy reported record revenue of $2.2 billion for full year 2025, driven by AI data centre growth and commercial and industrial strength. The company achieved its highest-ever gross margin, with product backlog growing 2.5 times to approximately $6 billion. Jefferies expects Q1 to align with full-year guidance but warned that high expectations make the stock "uniquely risky". Bloom Energy manufactures fuel cell systems for data centres, semiconductor manufacturing and utilities.
Oracle has expanded its partnership with fuel cell maker Bloom Energy, contracting 1.2 gigawatts of capacity, just days after receiving a $400 million stock warrant. Bloom's shares surged 15% on the announcement, giving Oracle a $316 million paper gain on its warrant, which allows it to purchase 3.53 million shares at $113.28 each. Oracle now intends to procure up to 2.8 gigawatts of Bloom systems, with the first 1.2 gigawatts planned for deployment by 2027. The fuel cells will provide on-site power for Oracle's US data centres without relying on grid connections. Bloom Energy has benefited significantly from the AI boom, with shares nearly quadrupling in 2025 and the company's market capitalisation exceeding $50 billion. Oracle has until October to exercise the warrant.
Oracle has agreed to purchase up to 2.8 gigawatts of fuel-cell power from Bloom Energy to supply data centres for artificial intelligence work. An initial 1.2 gigawatts of capacity has been contracted and will be deployed this year and in 2027 at Oracle projects in the US. A gigawatt provides enough electricity to supply approximately 750,000 US households simultaneously. The deal represents a significant commitment to powering AI infrastructure through fuel-cell technology as demand for data centre capacity continues to grow.
Bloom Energy shares fell 13% in March after surging over 700% in the previous year on optimism about AI data centre growth driving demand for its fuel cells. The decline reflects valuation concerns. Despite management projecting revenue to jump at least 55% to $3.3 billion in 2026 from $2 billion in 2025, the stock trades at a price-to-sales ratio of approximately 11.5, which analysts consider unsustainable. Capacity constraints may also limit near-term sales growth, though CEO K.R. Sridhar says the company can expand production quickly. Short interest has risen to about 10% of the public float by mid-March. Jefferies analysts maintained a sell rating and lowered their price target from $102 to $97 per share, citing excessive expectations.
Bloom Energy named to Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies. April 6, 2026 * Bloom ranks #2 for trust in Energy & Utilities category * Recognized for delivering clean, reliable onsite power for more than two decades * Survey reflects the perspectives of consumers, employees and investors SAN JOSE, Calif., April 6, 2026 - Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE), a global leader in power solutions, today announced it has been named to Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies, ranking no 2 in the Energy & Utilities category. The recognition underscores the trust that Bloom has built over more than two decades by consistently delivering clean, reliable onsite power for customers. "Trust is built over time - and at Bloom, we've spent 25 years earning it," said KR Sridhar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. "This recognition from Newsweek reflects the trust we've built by staying focused on what matters most: being there for our customers and communities, delivering reliably in the toughest operating conditions, and upholding the highest safety standards. It also reflects our commitment to helping organizations access clean, dependable power where and when they need it." Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, evaluates companies based on customer trust, investor confidence, and employee trust. The 2026 ranking includes 700 companies in 23 industries ranging from retail, travel, hospitality, leisure and food and beverages. Rankings were determined through an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents, resulting in over 100,000 evaluations that reflected the perspectives of consumers, employees and investors. The analysis also considered online media sentiment. Customers rely on Bloom Energy's decentralized power platform, which is designed for the digital era. Bloom helps customers deploy reliable electricity faster, reduce dependence on grid constraints, strengthen energy resilience, and responsibly support the growth of digital infrastructure. Bloom counts leading hospitals, retailers, manufacturers, and other critical facilities among its customers, and its energy technology is designed and manufactured in the United States. The Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 list was announced on April 1, and can be viewed on Newsweek's website. About Bloom Energy Bloom Energy empowers enterprises to meet soaring energy demands and responsibly take charge of their power needs. The company's solid oxide fuel cell systems provide ultra-resilient, highly scalable onsite electricity for Fortune 500 customers around the world, including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, large utilities, and other commercial and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Bloom Energy employs more than 2,000 people worldwide and manufactures its systems in the United States. For more information, visit BloomEnergy.com. Contact our communications team. If you are a journalist, and need help with a story about Bloom Energy, please contact: [email protected]