Systems Test Engineer

Description

• Cross-Functional Debug: Collaborate with Test Automation, Controls, Systems Engineering, and Mechanical teams to resolve integration blockers.
• Commission & Bring-Up: Lead electrical bring-up, controls integration, network configuration, and sensor validation for new and existing test setups.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed system configurations, track known issues, and document setup-specific quirks to prevent repeated failures.
• Networking: Configure and maintain managed switches, VLANs/subnets, static IP maps, and controller-to-server communication; resolve connectivity issues across the test environment.
• Configuration Control: Maintain consistent firmware versions, IP tables, wiring standards, and hardware configurations across multiple setups.
• Troubleshoot & Root-Cause: Diagnose electrical, firmware, and network failures across PLCs, DAQ systems, DC power supplies, chillers/thermal controllers, and automation hardware.
• Python: Build and maintain Python scripts for automated diagnostics, health monitoring, log parsing, and rapid debugging.
• Sustaining Engineering: Perform preventative audits, execute hardware upgrades, and retrofit engineering changes into deployed systems.

Requirements

• Solid Python skills for scripting/debugging and interacting with hardware APIs/libraries
• Hands-on lab experience: cable/wire routing, component swaps, using multimeters/scopes for signal validation
• Exposure to high-voltage safety and power electronics environments
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, managed switches, VLANs, static IP assignment
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or containerized tooling (Docker)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across wide range of voltage systems (3–480 V AC/DC), analog/digital signals, relay logic, sensors, and grounding
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Comfortable working in Linux environments (SSH, service management, network configuration)
• Ownership mindset: clean wiring, labeled hardware, consistent processes, well-maintained lab spaces Preferred
• Experience in Lab Operations, Test Engineering, or NPI environments
• Experience with PLCs, DAQ systems (NI), and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, etc.)

Benefits

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Transportation benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance