Test Engineer, BMS Hardware

Job Title:

Test Engineer, BMS Hardware

Pay: $75.19/hr (DOE)

Location:

On-site, Berkeley, CA

Contract:

3 months

Test Engineer, BMS Hardware job opportunity is open with our client in Berkeley, CA. In this role you will be responsible for executing design verification testing at the component and system-level for our battery management system (BMS) hardware. To be considered for this role, you will have 5+ years of experience in hardware testing, preferably in battery systems, automotive, or energy storage applications and a bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).

• Ensure that BMS electronics meet functional, reliability, and compliance requirements through structured test campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to validate designs that are central to the safe and reliable operation of our battery systems.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and verification protocols for BMS hardware, ensuring alignment with design requirements and system specifications.
• Execute functional, reliability, and environmental tests on BMS PCBAs and integrated systems.
• Define and document test configurations, including instrumentation, test equipment, and setup requirements.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports summarizing results, observations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and root‑cause hardware issues identified during testing.
• Contribute to test automation and infrastructure development to improve repeatability and throughput of verification campaigns.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results in accordance with product verification standards.
• Support design verification reviews and contribute to test readiness and completion criteria.
• Ensure tests are conducted in compliance with safety protocols and relevant industry standards.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in PCBA hardware testing, preferably in battery systems, automotive, or energy storage applications.
• 2+ years of experience in firmware verification, utilizing Python for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing and driver‑level debugging.
• Strong understanding of BMS architectures, analog/digital circuits, and embedded system interfaces (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Hands‑on experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, environmental chambers).
• Demonstrated ability to manage test plans, execute verification activities, and communicate findings effectively.
• Exposure to requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., Jama, Polarion, DOORS).

EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans