EV Charging System Verification Engineer

Apex Systems, LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC seeks an EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer to join a Seattle-based, on-site team. 40 hrs/week with no OT, 25% travel regionally, 60–70 USD/hr. The role focuses on reliability and safety testing for large EV charging networks with vendors and internal teams.

Strong documentation and test automation are essential. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in systems development, integration, and testing, plus DFMEA and protocol experience (OCPP, ISO15118, CAN, Modbus).

Qualifications

• Experience in systems development, integration, and testing.
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and specs.
• DFMEA experience.
• Experience with test planning, execution, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test EV charging subsystems, power supplies and converters.
• Develop and execute System Integration Tests; document results.
• Use oscilloscopes and analyzers; collect and analyze data.
• Support field deployments; manage subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Test case development

Requirements management

System(s) testing

Documentation practices

Vendor collaboration

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelors in electrical/computer/aerospace engineering

Masters in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Data logging instruments

Python

MATLAB

Job description

**JOB TITLE:** EV Charging Systems Verification Engineer**EST START DATE:** ASAP**CONTRACT LENGTH:**~4 months, very high potential to extend 12 months**LOCATION:**x5 days on-site in Seattle, WA**TRAVEL:** 25% travel in the area/domestic**HOURS:** 40 hrs/week, no OT, Mon-Fri core hours**PAY RANGE:** $60-70/hr**ABOUT THE TEAM:** You'll join a team focused on ensuring the reliability and safety of companies EV charging infrastructure through systematic testing and validation. Our EV charging network is one of the largest in the world for private fleets. We value attention to detail, thorough documentation, and efficient test automation, working closely with vendors to maintain high standards across our charging network.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**· **Integration and Testing:*** 7+ years of experience in systems development, integration, and testing.* Proficiency in requirements management from elicitation to verification in EV chargers, power supplies and converters.* Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.* Must have DFMEA experience· **Test methodology:*** 5+ years of experience in developing test plan, execute the tests and generate report based on the test cases provided by engineering team and leadership.* 2+ years of experience/proficiency with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data logging instruments.* Developing/executing/documenting market-based and customer-specific System Integration Tests.· **Communication Protocols:*** Knowledge of digital bus/network communication protocols such as OCPP and ISO15118 (for EV chargers), CAN, Modbus, RS485, and Serial.· **Electrical Safety and Maintenance:*** Strong understanding of electrical safety in laboratory environments* Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical distribution systems, including developing maintenance and testing procedures for DC and AC power distribution equipment.· **Lab Maintenance:*** Proficiency in cleaning, rebuilding, and troubleshooting components for pulsed power systems.* Experience in maintaining and operating pulsed power component testers.· **Firmware and Validation:*** Experience with firmware integration, EV charger interoperability, and debugging.· **Microsoft Office Suite:*** Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.· **Programming and Data Analysis:*** Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and visualization. Experience with scripting and programming tools to assist in analysis and automation of data collection.* Support design improvements of DC systems.* Manage subcontractor relationships and lead.**Key Competencies:***Technical Skills*· Strong test case development and execution· Test environment management· Results analysis and reporting· System-level testing expertise*Quality Focus*· Attention to detail in test execution· Strong documentation practices· Systematic approach to testing· Understanding of validation requirements· Field deployment experience*Communication*· Clear technical writing skills· Vendor collaboration experience· Ability to present test results effectively· Strong problem-reporting skills· Cross-team collaboration**Educational Background:**· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.· Master’s degree in electrical engineering**This role requires someone who will:**· Willingness to travel 25% of the time to sites for executing tests and collect data.· Execute thorough validation of third-party charging systems· Maintain detailed testing records· Automate repetitive test processes· Identify potential safety or reliability issues· Support field deployments and issue resolution· Work effectively with external vendors