1AP is building the next generation power plant technology: turnkey, optimized power systems delivering clean, Hyperfirm, high-capacity power for demanding customer loads in a rapidly electrifying world. Backed by Unreasonable.
About the role
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing and executing automated tests for power electronics and renewable energy systems. In this role, you will build test capability for solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conversion systems (PCS), inverters, DC/DC converters, and related grid-connected power equipment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- BS or MS in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of hands-on test engineering experience in power electronics, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial power systems, or a closely related field
- Strong LabVIEW skills for automated test development, instrument control, data acquisition, and test sequencing
- Strong Python skills for instrument automation, data processing, analysis, visualization, and test/report automation
- Practical experience with SCPI/VISA instrument control and integrating multiple instruments into an automated test system
- Experience testing high-voltage and high-power equipment using appropriate safety practices
More about this role
Team: Power Systems
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing and executing automated tests for power electronics and renewable energy systems. In this role, you will build test capability for solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), power conversion systems (PCS), inverters, DC/DC converters, and related grid-connected power equipment. You will use LabVIEW and Python to automate complex electrical tests, integrate laboratory instruments, validate product performance, support safety and compliance certification, and drive design verification and reliability testing from prototype through product release.
The ideal candidate combines strong power electronics fundamentals with practical laboratory experience, test automation skills, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting, test documentation, and root-cause investigation.
- Develop, maintain, and debug automated test systems using LabVIEW and Python for power electronics, solar, and energy storage products.
- Create reusable test frameworks, instrument drivers, sequence control, data logging, reporting, and automated pass/fail evaluation.
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