Test Engineer: Build & Validate Test Stands (Equity)

Valar Atomics Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing,

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment with a

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Direct collaboration with experienced-

Job summary

Valar Atomics Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to design and build test stands, execute test campaigns, and turn raw test data into actionable insight.

This role sits at the intersection of hardware, data, and compliance, with hands-on work on test hardware and instrumentation and ownership of the data pipeline feeding SCADA and historian systems. You'll troubleshoot issues, diagnose root causes from data, and collaborate with engineering to translate test findings into design improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands on experience.
• 2+ years of Test Engineering Experience.
• Experience designing and building test stands or test fixtures.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensor instrumentation.
• Experience with SCADA and historian systems.
• Working knowledge of scripting or data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, or SQL for data handling and analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose issues from data, not just observation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting technical results to non technical or regulatory audiences.
• Experience preparing documentation for regulatory review or compliance audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain test stands for evaluating hardware performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Develop test profiles and procedures tailored to objectives such as performance validation, endurance, environmental, and failure analysis.
• Run tests, monitor live data, and adjust test parameters to capture meaningful results.
• Set up and maintain data acquisition systems and integrate with SCADA/historian infrastructure.
• Process and structure raw test data into clean, usable formats for engineering analysis and reporting.
• Troubleshoot issues arising during test execution, including instrumentation and data acquisition faults.
• Collaborate with design engineers to translate test findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Prepare clear, accurate test reports and supporting documentation; present results to regulators as needed.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Data analysis

SCADA familiarity

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Sensor instrumentation

SCADA systems

Job description

Valar Atomics Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to design and build test stands, execute test campaigns, and turn raw test data into actionable insight.

This role sits at the intersection of hardware, data, and compliance, with hands-on work on test hardware and instrumentation and ownership of the data pipeline feeding SCADA and historian systems. You'll troubleshoot issues, diagnose root causes from data, and collaborate with engineering to translate test findings into design improvements.