R&D Test Engineer

Socket.dev; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainspring is seeking an open-minded R&D Test Engineer to design and execute tests on the Linear Generator, focusing on new electrical and software changes that enhance product capabilities and performance.

You will lead subsystem and system-level development and validation tests across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls domains in a fast-paced product environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of applicable experience in R&D/test engineering.
• Experience designing and executing tests in industrial or academic environments with instrumentation and data analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multiple teams.
• Proficiency in programming with Python, MATLAB, or C++ (at least one).

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of the Linear Generator and related subsystems.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results and inform product design.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to steer R&D projects and validation tests.
• Manage test priorities to meet deadlines and improve throughput.
• Develop and improve testing processes and infrastructure for next-gen products.

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Job Overview

Mainspring is seeking an open-minded, curious, and highly motivated R&D Test Engineer who likes to solve challenging cross-functional problems in both a research and production environment. In this role, you will design and execute tests on the Linear Generator, focusing on new electrical and software changes that improve product capabilities and performance.You will lead critical sub-system and system-level development and validation tests on new releases of our product and gain exposure to the entire system, including electrical and mechanical components, software, and controls. The breadth of this role is perfect for an engineer or researcher who wants to use their advanced experimental and analytical skills in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands on work and work directly with technicians to troubleshoot, retrofit, and operate our Linear Generator test units

• Collaborate with engineering teams to steer R&D projects by designing and executing experiments that inform product design

• Analyze data, generate reports and communicate results with engineering teams to facilitate learnings and design releases

• Manage test priorities on a daily basis to meet higher level deadlines with a focus on throughput and completing high value studies

• Develop & improve processes and infrastructure to support testing on our next generation products

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or equivalent with 3+ years of applicable experience

• Experience designing and executing tests in an industrial or academic environment, specifically involving instrumentation and data analysis

• Successful communicator, with a collaborative mindset, who will interface across a range of teams and personalities

• Proficiency in programming with Python/ MatLab/ C++ (at least one)

• Strong organizational and project management skills