Commissioning Engineer – Software

Allye Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy storage company in London is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to ensure the quality and functionality of battery energy storage units. This role involves owning the commissioning process, leading a team, and developing testing procedures. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in testing or commissioning with a strong understanding of battery systems and software deployment. This position allows for significant influence on product quality and process optimisation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in testing, commissioning, quality assurance, or production engineering.
• Knowledge of battery systems (testing, safety, health assessment).
• Experience in software deployment and validation.
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software integration.
• Technical documentation and procedure writing skills.
• Hands-on capability with electrical systems.
• Mindset for process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire commissioning process end-to-end.
• Deploy correct software version to all units before shipment.
• Execute standardised commissioning procedures.
• Sign-off on final quality gates.
• Document any deviations or issues.
• Manage SPEX battery testing system development.
• Test battery packs and assess results.
• Ensure compliance and safety in testing.
• Develop and optimise commissioning procedures.
• Lead and develop the commissioning team.

Skills

Testing

Commissioning

Quality Assurance

Production Engineering

Battery Systems Knowledge

Software Deployment

Embedded Systems

Technical Documentation

Electrical Systems

Process Optimisation

Tools

Python scripting

Automated Test Frameworks

CAN bus protocols

Job description

Company Description

Allye Energy is revolutionising the energy storage sector with our cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) built using repurposed EV batteries.

Job Description

As Lead Commissioning Engineer, you ensure every battery energy storage unit leaves our facility with correctly deployed software, fully tested, and working first time—every time. Your work determines whether our reputation is ‘they deliver units that work.’

Responsibilities

Commissioning Ownership

• Own the entire commissioning process end-to-end
• Deploy correct software version to all units before shipment
• Execute standardised commissioning procedures
• Final quality gate sign-off—nothing ships without your approval
• Document any deviations or issues

Battery Test System Development & Battery Testing

• Manage the development and robustness of SPEX (battery testing system)
• Test battery packs in the container and assess results
• Oversee battery spoofing/ghosting, integration and pairing
• Ensure safety compliance in all testing

Process Improvement

• Develop and optimise commissioning procedures
• Reduce commissioning cycle time without compromising quality
• Create automated tests where possible
• Build checklists and quality gates
• Make commissioning faster and more reliable

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Commissioning team
• Coordinate with Software Development on deployments
• Train team members on procedures and best practices

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years in testing, commissioning, quality assurance, or production engineering
• Battery systems knowledge (testing, safety, health assessment)
• Software deployment and validation experience
• Understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software integration
• Technical documentation and procedure writing
• Hands‑on technical capability with electrical systems
• Process optimisation mindset

Desirable Skills & Experience

• EV or energy storage systems experience
• Test automation (Python scripting, automated test frameworks)
• Electrical safety qualifications (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
• CAN bus protocols and battery communication systems
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies

Additional Information

Please note that at this time we are unable to provide UK visa sponsorship.

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