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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At TAE Power Solutions, we design power systems that use less but do more. Systems that charge faster, run stronger, go farther, and last longer. We inspire better ways to move, work, play, and live.
The future is electric, because it's powered by TAE.
We are unwavering in our expertise and knowledge, separating fact from fiction and proof from hypothesis.
You will be a successful member of TAE Power Solutions if you have these traits:
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You are confident in your skills, based on your credentials, technical accomplishments, and positive impact on your teams/organizations.
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You are collaborative and work well within and with teams to approach challenges with respect, transparency, optimism, and confidence to succeed together.
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TAE Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable
Requirements
Must-haves
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
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
Nice-to-haves
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in Power Electronics, or related field (Master's preferred)
Preferred Attributes
Professional engineering certification or relevant validation credentials preferred
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