System Integration Engineer
Actalent · Palo Alto, CA · Yesterday
On-siteQuality Assurance$50–$65/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end hardware and firmware integration of battery and solar energy products.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance.
- Lead and manage system-level firmware validation, regression, and releases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, safety, and compliance requirements are met.
- Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing feedback to design owners.
- Develop and maintain interface control documentation.
- Conduct failure analysis to understand root causes and drive resolution for hardware and firmware failures.
- Develop and maintain automated firmware tests in Python.
- Engage in hands-on system bring up and prototyping.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience in hardware and firmware integration and validation.
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering.
- Proficiency in Python, C, C++, Go, or equivalent programming languages.
- Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering components.
- Proficiency with basic electrical engineering tools such as scopes, power analyzers, and electronic loads.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Experience with stationary energy storage systems, solar inverters, electric vehicles, or home energy management systems.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Schedule
- The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
About the Role
Join a dedicated team working to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Focus on integrating and validating hardware and firmware for grid-connected storage solutions across residential, industrial, and utility levels. Collaborate with a passionate team to optimize energy resources, including batteries, solar, electric vehicles, and appliances, to reduce reliance on the grid and lower energy costs.