Product Validation Automation Engineer

TAE Power Solutions•Irvine, CA

4d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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. We seek an experienced Product Validation Automation Engineer to join our Product Validation team, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will design, build, and sustain scalable test automation frameworks that enable rapid validation cycles across the ESS product line. This role focuses on automated test operations, requiring technical expertise in test infrastructure, data management, and accessibility ensuring test availability and systematic data collection under the Engineering Manager's guidance, including HIL and SIL test infrastructure setup and configuration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
3+ years experience in automation frameworks
Hands-on experience with validation equipment integration and automated test sequencing with Grid Simulators, Electronic Loads, Oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, PLC and HMI
Proficiency with SCPI, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, or similar scripting languages for Automated Test development
Experience with data logging systems and test report generation workflows for automated validation
Experience with HIL/SIL test infrastructure configuration and integration for automated test systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution and reporting

Nice To Haves

Strong system thinking with ability to design holistic test automation ecosystems
Professional engineering certification or relevant validation credentials preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills for diagnosing test infrastructure issues and optimizing automated test availability
Commitment to data integrity, accessibility, and long-term test result preservation
Ability to translate complex test data into clear, actionable intelligence for engineering stakeholders
Collaborative approach for cross-team test infrastructure development and maintenance
Focus on continuous improvement of test automation coverage and operational efficiency across all ESS components.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for power electronics and ESS validation, supporting CI/CD integration and rapid release cycles
Ensure availability of automated test operations, data logging, and test report generation for the ESS portfolio, with focus on test infrastructure reliability and long-term data preservation
Configure and integrate HIL/SIL test environments for power electronics validation, enabling end- to-end system verification across hardware and software stacks
Operate and maintain validation equipment including Grid Simulators, Electronic Loads, Oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for automated test control and calibration
Ensure proper integration and coordination between hardware/software measurement tools for automated test sequencing and certification compliance
Manage test configurations and resource prioritization for maximum automated test throughput across all ESS components
Organize and maintain daily test execution operations with focus on automated test framework availability and throughput
Track test execution status, pass/fail criteria, and trending data across all validation categories, with emphasis on automation infrastructure metrics
Create weekly and monthly validation progress reports for engineering management focused on Automated Test operations efficiency and continuous improvement
Document test procedures, results, and any operational changes required based on validation findings, with emphasis on automation workflows