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Power System – High-Voltage Test Engineer II – Electric Powertrain & Battery Systems (R4728)

Shield AI· X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$116.4k - $174.5kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Early-career test engineer focused on testing and verification of X-BAT’s battery energy storage, electric motors, and high-voltage motor-drive systems, coordinating with power systems and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate dynamometer systems for electric motor and motor-drive testing
  • Setup and operate battery energy storage systems for testing
  • Configure instrumentation, sensors, fixtures, harnesses and data-acquisition equipment
  • Execute test campaigns for electromechanical or electrochemical subsystems, verifying voltage rails, logic levels, performance, thermal behavior and overall functionality
  • Perform testing, debugging and system-level troubleshooting
  • Collect and evaluate test data, identify abnormal behavior and communicate findings
  • Support environmental qualification testing, including temperature, vibration, altitude and humidity
  • Install, verify, and deploy DC-sources, power converters, test fixtures and harnesses
  • Assist with the design and buildout of the battery and/or motor-test labs

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, mechanical technology, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Hands-on experience with batteries, dynamometers, electric motors, motor drives, powertrain systems, or comparable electromechanical equipment through employment, internships, academic teams, clubs or personal projects
  • Experience setting up and executing hardware tests using instrumentation, sensors and data-acquisition equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting systems involving electrical and mechanical components
  • Familiarity with benchtop electrical equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and test procedures
  • Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including the safe operation of high-voltage or high-power equipment
  • Demonstrated ownership, reliable execution, clear documentation, and effective collaboration with engineers, technicians and cross-functional partners

Skills

Required:Dynamometer operationBattery energy storage testingInstrumentation and data acquisitionTest execution and troubleshootingElectrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Nice to have:Environmental qualification testing

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skills, experience, licenses, certifications, and location
  • Background/reference checks may be required
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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