Solar Mechanical Testing & Certification Engineer

Pegasus; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Solar is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer to design test fixtures and execute rigorous tests on mounting hardware, ensuring structural performance and reliability for PV modules. You will own end-to-end certification processes with UL and other bodies, collaborating with external PEs and Pegasus engineers in a fast-growing solar hardware environment.

Requires 3+ years in mechanical testing, strong root-cause troubleshooting, and SolidWorks fixture design skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical testing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on approach; root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for fixture/test equipment design (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for test plans, data analysis, and certification documentation.
• Shop and fabrication skills — CNC, lathe, and welding experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Ability to work in-office at our Richmond, CA headquarters (required).

Responsibilities

• Designing and building custom test fixtures.
• Planning and executing tests on Pegasus mounting hardware to validate structural performance and reliability.
• Owning module certifications end-to-end, keeping Pegasus products certified with new and existing PV modules.
• Helping manage certification processes with UL and other certification bodies.
• Working with our outside PEs on structural reviews and certification documentation.
• Working alongside our senior test engineer on test planning, execution, and reporting.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CNC

Lathe

Welding

Job description

Pegasus Solar is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer to design test fixtures and execute rigorous tests on mounting hardware, ensuring structural performance and reliability for PV modules. You will own end-to-end certification processes with UL and other bodies, collaborating with external PEs and Pegasus engineers in a fast-growing solar hardware environment.

Requires 3+ years in mechanical testing, strong root-cause troubleshooting, and SolidWorks fixture design skills.