Validation & Test Lead Rimac Energy Oxfordshire GBR Job Leicester area,England UK,Engineering

Rimac Energy is a pioneering technology company dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future through innovative battery energy storage systems (BESS). As part of the Rimac Group, we combine cutting-edge engineering with a passion for transformative energy solutions.

We are looking for a Validation and Test Lead who will be responsible for leading the Test and Validation efforts at Rimac Energy. This role is both a hands‑on technical engineering role combined with team leadership and direct involvement in the end-to-end testing process including test planning, test rig design and build, test execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead verification and validation planning, including DVP, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.
Work with the wider team to identify applicable engineering standards (including those related to product certification) and translate them into clear test requirements.
Manage and develop the Test and Validation team, including engineers and technicians.
Plan, prioritise, and coordinate internal and external test activities.
Personally support practical testing, including test setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis.
Lead functional, performance, safety, environmental, reliability, battery, power electronics, and system-level testing.
Review and approve test plans, procedures, risk assessments, and test reports.
Analyse failures, lead investigations, and coordinate corrective actions and regression testing.
Oversee test rigs, laboratory equipment, calibration, maintenance, and test facility capability.
Report compliance, certification, test progress, technical risks, and product readiness to stakeholders.
Ensure test results are accurate, traceable, controlled, and suitable to support product release and certification.

Qualifications and

Experience:

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong experience in product compliance, certification, verification, validation, or testing.
Experience leading engineers, technicians, or complex technical programmes.
Practical experience with electrical, battery, power electronics, or energy storage system testing.
Experience working with certification bodies, test houses, or regulatory organisations.
Strong knowledge of test instrumentation, data acquisition, technical reporting, and requirements traceability.
Ability to interpret standards and convert them into practical engineering activities.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Experience in battery energy storage, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, or another safety-critical sector.
Knowledge of IEC, EN, UL, ISO, EMC, electrical safety, battery safety, and grid-connection standards.
Experience with high-voltage systems, battery systems, power converters, test automation, or environmental testing

What we are like and what we offer:

Technically challenging, high-impact work
on advanced energy storage and power conversion products — from concept through prototype, validation, and production
A collaborative, cross-functional engineering culture
with strong links between mechanical, electrical, controls, software, compliance, CAE, test, supply chain, and manufacturing
Fast-paced environment
where practical problem-solving and initiative are genuinely valued
Continuous learning and development
, with exposure to rapidly evolving energy and power electronics technology
A friendly, ambitious team
that works hard and takes pride in what it builds
Educational budget – at Rimac Energy, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide an educational budget to support…