Product Validation Test Engineer

TAE Power Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Power Solutions is seeking a Product Validation Test Engineer to validate ESS hardware and logic, manage daily test execution, and generate comprehensive validation reports. The role requires hands-on testing across BATT/UC, BMS/CMS interfaces, PCS, and PLC/HMI, with MATLAB/Simulink and LabVIEW experience.

In-lab validation demands strong organization and safety compliance. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will develop test procedures, coordinate calibration of Grid Simulators, DAQ,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years experience with ESS or power electronics test operations.
• Hands-on testing of BATT/UC, BMS/CMS, PCS, PLC/HMI.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Experience with HIL/SIL environments and certification testing (UL/IEC/IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Develop and run Normal Operation Tests, Abnormal Operation Tests, and Certification Tests for hardware and logic validation.
• Configure validation equipment and ensure proper data logging and integration.
• Track test status, pass/fail criteria, and trending data across validation categories.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly validation reports for hardware and logical operation performance.
• Coordinate cross-team validation across hardware, software, and systems engineering.

Skills

Power electronics testing

ESS validation

BATT/UC systems testing

BMS/CMS interfaces

PLC/HMI testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

HIL/SIL test setup

Grid simulators

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Job description

TAE Power Solutions (TPS) is the electrification spin-off from TAE Technologies, a leader in nuclear fusion technology. The company is leveraging unique power management technology originally developed for nuclear fusion and applying it in adjacent industries including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and DC Fast Charging for electric vehicles.

About the Role

We seek a highly skilled Product Validation Test Engineer to join our Product Validation team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will execute daily test executions and validate ESS hardware and operational logic, ensuring end-to-end system correctness across all major Energy Storage System (ESS) components. This role requires comprehensive validation across power electronics hardware, demanding deep technical expertise and strong organizational skills for daily test management under the Engineering Manager’s guidance.

Role Attributes

Test Development & Validation Framework

• Develop and implement Normal Operation Tests, Abnormal Operation Tests, and Certification Tests per industry standards specific to hardware and logic validation
• Configure and maintain validation equipment integration for in-lab ESS, including Grid Simulators, Electronic Loads, Oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems
• Ensure proper integration and coordination between various hardware and software measurement and datalogging tools for hardware and operational logic validation
• Document test procedures, results, and any hardware/software changes required based on validation findings

Daily Test Execution & Operations

• Organize and maintain daily test execution across all ESS major components (BATT/UC, High Voltage Boxes, BMS/CMS, PCS, PLC, HMI, GRID, E-Stop/Fire/Smoke systems)
• Track test execution status, pass/fail criteria, and trending data across all validation categories, with emphasis on hardware performance metrics and operational correctness
• Generate comprehensive daily test reports summarizing hardware and logical operation validation results, anomalies, and trending data, including HIL/SIL test outcomes
• Create weekly and monthly validation progress reports for engineering management focused on hardware and logical operation performance

Equipment Integration & Compliance

• Operate and maintain validation equipment including Grid Simulators, Electronic Loads, Oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for power electronics and logic test setup
• Calibrate and verify validation equipment performance meets certification requirements for power electronics and logic validation systems
• Manage test configurations for comprehensive power electronics hardware and logic validation across all ESS components

Qualifications, Functional Experience & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in Power Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years experience with ESS or power electronics test operations
• Direct experience testing BATT/UC systems, BMS/CMS interfaces, PCS, and PLC/HMI
• Hands-on experience with test equipment: Grid Simulators, Electronic Loads, Oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, and experience with data logging systems and test report generation workflows
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar test automation tools
• Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL test environment configuration and integration
• Experience with certification testing processes (UL, IEC, IEEE standards)

Preferred Attributes

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple daily hardware test execution streams
• Professional engineering certification or relevant validation credentials preferred
• Strong attention to detail in test result documentation and hardware data logging
• Ability to translate technical hardware validation results into clear, actionable reports
• Collaborative mindset for cross-team coordination across hardware, software, and systems engineering
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance for in-lab validation

The compensation range for this role is between $100,000 - $130,000 + Benefits

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