Supercharger System Integration & Validation Engineer; YOE

JOB TITLE:
Supercharger System Integration & Validation Engineer
LOCATION:
Palo Alto, CA
DURATION: 6+ Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $72-82/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support our client's mission of accelerating the world s transition to sustainable energy, the Supercharger team is focused on advancing and expanding our global fast-charging network. Our client is leveraging its world-class expertise in power electronics, vertical integration, firmware, and large-scale deployment to deliver reliable, scalable Supercharger products which power millions of customer miles every day.

To support the mission, Engineering is looking for an engineer who is passionate about system integration and validation to ensure seamless hardware and firmware performance across our global Supercharging network. Ideal candidates would share our value of fast iteration, deep collaboration, and hands-on innovation as they help us expand the most advanced charging network in the world.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Own the end-to-end integration of hardware and firmware across our clients Supercharger products
• Lead validation of hardware controls and system-level functionality for new Supercharger products (including hardware design/control validation, board debugging, root-cause analysis and hardware/firmware regression testing)
• Develop and execute test plans to validate functions, features, and system performance
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure functional, performance, and safety requirements are successfully achieved
• Collaborate with network operations and deployment teams to validate performance at scale
• Conduct failure analysis to understand root cause and drive resolution for failures originating in testing and from the field
• Drive continuous improvement in design and performance by providing direct and accurate feedback to design owners
• Debug and fix hardware and firmware issues on complex, high power/high voltage products
• Hands-on with hardware bring up and prototyping

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience
• 3- 5 years of experience in electronic hardware integration and/or Firmware integration
• In-depth understanding of HV power electronic components (active and passive) and expertise in developing associated characterization/validation testing methods
• Strong understanding of device characteristics, power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC), thermals design/control, embedded firmware design/testing, system testing methodologies, and test plan development of mechatronic systems
• Ability to develop in Python and read and debug C/C++
• Proficiency with basic EE tools (scopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads)
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, able to identify and surface issues within complex hardware/software systems
• Preferred:
  Experience with inverters, EV batteries, HV controls, and/or industrial grid codes
• Preferred:
  Testing/Calibration experience in Vehicle or EVSE fields
• Preferred:
  Experience working with DC Fast charging systems/features (e.g. high-voltage DC busses, DC isolation monitoring, grid-tied systems, network diagnostics, CAN communication, PLC, Modbus, TCP/IP protocols, etc.)

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.