Test Engineer

American Terawatt

45d • Onsite

About The Position

American Terawatt is seeking a Test Engineer to develop and run test systems for their HVDC equipment, ensuring safe and reliable deployment. This hands-on role involves working closely with power systems engineers, test technicians, and project partners. The engineer will own test programs, infrastructure, and failure analysis, with the opportunity to grow into broader ownership of testing strategy and facilities. The position reports directly to the Head of R&D.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of commercial experience in power systems or electrical engineering.
• Substantial hands-on experience with complex, safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as IEEE, UL, IEC, NEC, NFPA, and ISO.
• Experience working with vendors to procure components and systems.
• Experience servicing, debugging, and upgrading installed components and systems.
• Experience developing systems where multiple vendors must provide data and support to create a complete solution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning 1–2 year equipment budgets, weighing cost, vendor lead times, and program priorities.
• 24/7 operational experience with high uptime requirements.
• Experience standing up electrical systems such as MV/LV transformers, switchgear/switchboards, LV distribution, busway, and integrating with microgrids, generation, and BESS.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with power systems engineers and test technicians to push equipment to its limits, contributing to post-mortem analysis and design improvements.
• Develop hardware and software test programs to ensure designs are delivered safely and reliably.
• Design and deliver test scenarios for near-term R&D and long-term commercial initiatives, collaborating with R&D program partners.
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and commissioning of test facilities, including procurement of hardware like HIL simulators, and rapidly diagnose/remediate faults.
• Work with project managers and electricians to expedite work orders, meet compliance requirements, and ensure quick iteration cycles between testing stages.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and material equity participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (75% coverage for dependents and spouses).
• Up to $300/month reimbursement for gym and wellness expenses, or Bay Club membership for SF-based employees.
• Lunch provided daily when working from an office.
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval.
• Company-wide office closures for July 4 week and one week in December.
• Laptop of choice provided.
• Convenient SF office location on the Embarcadero and near public transit (pre-tax transit benefit).
• Employee contribution 401(k) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level