Hardware Design Staff Systems Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Staff AE-FAE Engineer to join our team in supporting the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced smart grid communication solutions. This role will serve as a key technical liaison between our business sector leadership, development teams, and strategic utility customers across Spain and Western Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing both pre-sales and post-sales technical support, ensuring smooth deployment and maintenance of Corinex products and services. This includes conducting technical presentations, leading training sessions, analyzing customer requirements, architecting smart grid network designs, and troubleshooting deployed systems. The role requires a hands-on approach to product implementation, continuous improvement of internal processes, and the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies within the smart grid sector, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-performance communication solutions to utilities and tier 1 customers. Responsibilities: Maintain effective communication with the business sector leadership team, team members and functional leadership in all activities to design, develop and deliver the product successfully. Provide technical pre-sales and after-sales support via telephone, email, and onsite installation to existing and potential strategic clients located in Spain and Western Europe to secure large volume orders of Corinex products and/or services to utilities and tier 1 customers by well-defined deployment procedures. Work with customers and the Development team to analyze and translate customer requirements/industry-standard into system and equipment level specifications. Conduct technical presentations and training sessions for engineers and technical management. Prepare documents to standardize the deployment of Corinex products and technology for internal teams and third parties. Perform analysis of the field data preparation of specification documents, addressing shortcomings of the existing products; review results on the functioning of Corinex products in the field provided by the Field Applications Engineering team and your observations. Architect, test and implement Smart grid network architectures and support network designs. Administrate and troubleshoot deployed network designs. Document, implement and improve processes and procedures. Assist with the integration of new technologies. Prepare responses to RFPs. Prepare collaterals for training and on products that may require technical writing. Create strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, work colleagues and suppliers.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and professionally and foster strong client relationships. Experience in installing and maintaining networking technologies, ideally in Broadband Powerline (BPL) or similar communication technologies. Fundamental Electronic skills Fundamental Signal Injection skills Strong knowledge of IP networking protocols. Deep understanding of communication infrastructures (TCP/IP, QoS, encryption, etc.). Fundamental Networking skills: IP routing and switching (DHCP, NAT, VLAN, Security, etc.) Proficiency in Bash, Shell, and Python scripting for automation, system monitoring, and troubleshooting. Experience with SQL-based databases, including SQLite and Microsoft SQL Server, for data analysis and system configuration is a plus. Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments, including system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting. Understanding electrical power distribution systems, including grid infrastructure, smart grids, and utility communication networks. Advanced in Spanish (C1 level) with the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to explain complex technical issues in an understandable way in both languages.

About Corinex At Corinex, we are driving the future of energy with cutting-edge Broadband over Power Line (BPL) technology. As a global leader in smart grid solutions, we enable utilities to enhance grid visibility, flexibility, and decarbonization- supporting the seamless integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps into the power grid. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Corinex is the market leader in Europe, particularly in Spain, where our BPL solutions are deployed by major DSOs (Distribution System Operators) to improve grid operations. With successful implementations across global markets, our technologies accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, decentralized, and efficient energy infrastructure. Recognized as a key contributor to industry standards and a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner, Corinex is shaping the future of smart energy.