Staff Electrical Test Engineer, ESPS

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification test campaigns for safety-critical battery systems (BMS, HV/LV power electronics, and power distribution).
• Own the entire lifecycle from early-stage requirement analysis through test planning, asset development & commissioning, test execution, and final reporting.
• Actively participate in design reviews, review Altium schematics and layouts, and provide proactive design feedback to ensure systems are optimized for test.
• Interpret HW/SW Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to align test configurations with system-level interfaces.
• Architect, write, and deploy automated test frameworks and scripts using Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Integrate off-the-shelf equipment and/or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) into flexible, scalable test environments.
• Drive cross-functional root cause analysis on complex hardware failures across PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering to implement robust, systemic solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level test engineers.
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, establish team-wide best practices for testing, and standardize debugging methodologies.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in aerospace and/or automotive testing or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience designing and assembling test assets or stations from scratch for entirely new hardware.
• Proficiency in writing test automation scripts with Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and software Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Experience working with communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, isoSPI, and/or RS-485.
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and DAQs into test setups.
• Strong hardware debugging skills; software debugging skills are a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently and interface directly with design teams to define testing strategies.

Pay

The company expects to pay a starting base salary within this range for this role, which varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
• Flexible vacation time off
• 11 company holidays
• A 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately
• Commuter assistance
• Education assistance
• Free catered lunches
• Flight lessons
• Wellness allowances
• Snacks, drinks
• Employee referral bonus
• Charitable giving match
• Patent bonus program