Entry Level - EV Charging Systems QA Test Engineer

DYNACHRG INC•Calabasas, CA

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

DynaChrg is seeking an entry-level EV Charging Systems QA & Test Engineer to join its EV charging engineering team. The role focuses on quality assurance, hardware and software testing, system validation, troubleshooting, and interoperability testing of commercial EV charging equipment and the EVES™ charging management platform. The engineer will collaborate with senior and principal engineers, software developers, electrical engineers, and QA teams to test charger hardware, firmware, networking, communication protocols, and backend software. Prior EV charging industry experience is not required. The position involves hands-on laboratory work, investigating technical issues, creating and executing test cases, and learning EV charging technologies and connected hardware/software systems. The engineer will support manual and automated testing, test-case development, defect investigation, and verification of fixes and releases. They will assist with integration and validation of AC Level 2 and DC fast chargers, test charger communication with the EVES™ CSMS, and learn to perform OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1 protocol testing. Laboratory work includes supervised electrical and electronic measurements, equipment setup, firmware installation, device configuration, and troubleshooting. The role may also include supporting charger commissioning and customer deployments at external locations. The position requires willingness and ability to travel and drive to customer locations, charging sites, and partner facilities as needed. The role is intended for a candidate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, and 0–3 years of relevant experience. DynaChrg describes opportunities to gain practical experience with EV charging systems, interoperability, QA, automation, energy management, and real-world infrastructure deployments, with potential growth into advanced engineering roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
0–3 years of relevant experience; internships, academic projects, laboratory experience, and professional engineering or QA work are relevant.
Solid understanding of basic electrical and electronic engineering principles.
Fundamental understanding of computer networks, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and client-server communication.
Familiarity with software testing, debugging, verification, or quality assurance concepts.
Basic programming or scripting knowledge, preferably Python or a similar language.
Ability to read technical documentation, analyze system behavior, and troubleshoot technical problems.
Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and structured problem-solving abilities.
Interest in working with physical equipment and software systems in a hands-on engineering laboratory.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-growing engineering company where responsibilities may span multiple technical areas.
Willingness and ability to travel and drive to customer locations, charging sites, and partner facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

Academic or professional experience in hardware/software QA, integration testing, or test automation.
Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, IoT devices, or connected hardware.
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, WebSocket, or MQTT.
Experience using Python, Postman, Wireshark, Git, Jira, or similar debugging and QA tools.
Familiarity with Linux, firmware testing, serial communications, or network diagnostics.
Understanding of AC/DC power, electrical measurements, power electronics, or energy-management principles.
Exposure to EV charging equipment, OCPP, ISO 15118, or other communication protocols.
Experience developing automated test scripts, test fixtures, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Previous internship, university project, or professional experience involving system testing, validation, or technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and automated testing to verify system functionality, reliability, and interoperability.
Develop, maintain, and execute functional, integration, regression, and system-level test cases for EV charging hardware and software.
Identify, reproduce, document, and track hardware, firmware, communication, and software defects through resolution.
Analyze test results, system logs, error messages, and device behavior to identify root causes and support troubleshooting.
Collaborate with software developers and QA teams to validate bug fixes, new features, and system releases.
Support development of test scripts, procedures, and QA automation using Python, Postman, and other applicable frameworks.
Assist senior engineers with onboarding, configuration, integration, and validation of commercial AC Level 2 and DC fast chargers from multiple manufacturers.
Test charger connectivity and communication with DynaChrg's EVES™ Charging Station Management System.
Learn and perform OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1 protocol testing, including charger registration, status notifications, transactions, remote commands, configuration, firmware management, and meter values.
Capture, review, and troubleshoot OCPP messages, JSON payloads, network traffic, and communication logs.
Support testing of charging-session authorization, RFID, remote start/stop, transaction processing, metering, and fault recovery.
Gain exposure to other EV charging technologies and protocols, including OCPI and ISO 15118, as applicable.
Assist with laboratory setup, configuration, commissioning, and testing of EV charging equipment and associated hardware.
Perform supervised electrical and electronic measurements using appropriate laboratory instruments and approved safety procedures.
Support firmware installation, software updates, device configuration, network setup, and troubleshooting.
Investigate charger communication, connectivity, performance, and hardware/software interaction issues.
Assist with testing charging behavior, power limits, load management, charging profiles, and energy-management functionality.
Maintain laboratory equipment, test configurations, technical records, and documented testing procedures.
Support senior engineering staff during charger integration, system validation, and customer deployments.
Assist with on-site charger commissioning, connectivity verification, testing, and troubleshooting when required.
Work with the EVES development team to understand backend functions and translate technical requirements into test scenarios.
Coordinate with offshore QA teams to reproduce issues, review test results, and support validation of new features and fixes.
Prepare clear test reports, defect documentation, technical findings, and validation records.
Participate in technical investigations and continuous improvement of QA processes, test coverage, and engineering workflows.
Travel and drive to customer locations, charging sites, and partner facilities as needed.