System Integration and Test Engineer

Summary

Peak Energy is advancing Sodium-Ion battery systems for renewable energy storage. The System Integration and Test Engineer will own integration testing and functional verification efforts for energy storage systems, collaborating closely with firmware, design, and simulation teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and conduct comprehensive testing of functional systems for BMS, inverters, and other systems across our energy storage product
• Design, implement, and validate HIL and benchtop test systems for real-time simulation and validation of our BMS
• Develop, execute, verify, and document test scripts, automation, and HIL systems
• Create and maintain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy
• Develop test strategies, plans, and procedures across systems, from electrical to mechanical systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design integrity and improvements
• Analyze complex test data, report findings, and drive system enhancements
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve intricate technical issues during testing
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team skill enhancement
• Drive innovation in testing methodologies and practices
• Interface tightly with design, simulation and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions
• Drive and participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing
• A great team spirit and get-it-done attitude. No job is too big or too small

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing
• Ability to architect, procure, assemble, and operate electromechanical automated test setups
• Proficiency in Python or similar
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
• Eligibility to work in the U.S
• High voltage battery and power electronics experience
• In-depth knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) architecture and implementation
• Utility-scale energy storage systems experience
• Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems
• 3+ years of experience in testing high voltage systems, preferably in power electronics or batteries

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing
• Ability to architect, procure, assemble, and operate electromechanical automated test setups
• Proficiency in Python or similar
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
• Eligibility to work in the U.S

Nice to Haves

• High voltage battery and power electronics experience
• In-depth knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) architecture and implementation
• Utility-scale energy storage systems experience
• Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems
• 3+ years of experience in testing high voltage systems, preferably in power electronics or batteries

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Strong 401(k) plan
• Equity opportunities
• Many great work perks