Senior Hardware Test Engineer

About EVgo

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to build a sustainable business that powers our transportation and protects our planet. As a leader in clean transportation, EVgo sits at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and innovation.

We are rapidly expanding our national footprint through strategic partnerships with retailers, automakers, rideshare and fleets, bringing fast charging to communities across the country. EVgo enables drivers of all makes and models to charge where they want, when they want.

At EVgo, sustainability is not just what we do; it is who we are. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy solutions, and building infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future. We believe great companies are built by great people. Our culture is mission driven, customer centric, collaborative, and innovative, with a strong focus on creating an environment where employees can grow and make a lasting positive impact.

Join us as we charge forward.

The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for executing verification and validation testing for vehicle DC fast charging components and charging systems. This role ensures hardware and software meet defined performance, reliability, and compliance requirements prior to product release. The role spans development and validation testing at both component and system levels, including displays, low-voltage electronics, and three-phase high-voltage power electronics. The Senior Hardware Test Engineer owns the end-to-end execution of component lifecycle testing — from defining test equipment and building test infrastructure to executing test campaigns, analyzing data, and reporting results.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality and deployment readiness. The role requires strong debugging instincts, curiosity, and the ability to translate ambiguous test failures into actionable engineering insight. This is a highly hands-on role requiring significant laboratory work, hardware integration, and development of automated and manual test systems.

• Execute verification and validation testing at component, subsystem, and system levels.
• Implement test cases derived from system validation plans in collaboration with Validation Engineers.
• Design and deploy test stages including hardware setup, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Configure and operate test equipment including power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and environmental chambers.
• Design and fabricate test fixtures and automated or manual test setups.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and data collection tools. Execute environmental, durability, electrical, and functional test campaigns.
• Analyze test results and conduct post-test reviews to communicate findings and recommendations. Instrument systems to capture electrical, thermal, and mechanical measurements.
• Manage test assets including hardware configuration, equipment calibration, software versions, and test documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis during test campaigns.
• Collaborate with design, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians supporting test execution.
• Deploy and maintain electrical integration test benches for evaluation of motors, pumps, cables, and connector systems.

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

• Experience developing and executing structured test protocols.
• Hands-on experience testing hardware and software from component to system levels.
• Strong capability in hardware test setup, execution, and error-proofing.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation including power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, and DAQ systems.
• Experience with SCPI or similar interfaces for automated test control.
• Programming experience in Python,…