Engineering Manager, Hardware Test & Validation
At Terabase Energy, we believe digitalization and automation will help reduce the cost and improve the scalability of large-scale solar. Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform to support the design, optimization, and construction of utility-scale solar projects worldwide. Our team includes solar industry veterans and newcomers — software, electrical, and mechanical engineers; product and project managers; and sales and marketing professionals — working together from Northern California and other locations around the world.
Location & Travel
- Onsite in Davis/Woodland, CA (Sacramento area)
- Up to 25% travel to project test sites and partner sites, depending on validation activities
Responsibilities
- Build, hire, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians covering test, validation, field operations, compliance, and technical documentation
- Own the field validation strategy for prototype and early stage hardware iterations
- Define and execute test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols
- Own the product certification pathway through accredited test lab partners
- Partner with the mechanical engineering team on test article preparation, design-for-test, and field deployment readiness
- Contribute to executive reporting on validation progress, certification status, and field test outcomes
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years engineering experience, with 3+ years in a people management role
- Demonstrated experience leading test and validation programs for outdoor mechanical or electromechanical hardware
- Working knowledge of standards relevant to outdoor utility-scale hardware, especially governing safety standards (UL, IEC, ASCE, ISO, etc.)
- BS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of state-of-the-art utility scale solar construction
- Direct experience engaging accredited test laboratories (UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or equivalent)
- Experience authoring ICDs and managing third-party integration partners
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
Benefits
This role offers a base salary of $150,000-$175,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous time off and holiday policy
- Hybrid flexibility for non-field work
- 401(k) match
- Stock options
- Home office setup allowance
- Career progression and learning support