ALTEN Technology USA

Test Engineer – Power Electronics Compliance

Mountain View, California, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$130kDetected 15 days ago

PythonData AnalysisSystems EngineeringRoboticsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsMedical DevicesProblem SolvingMentoringRenewable Energy

About the role

We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in a laboratory environment, executing structured test procedures, analyzing large datasets, and documenting results with precision.
The team operates an onsite test laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, with established test plans and procedures that allow new engineers to contribute immediately.

Perform hands-on testing in an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory environment using specialized electrical test equipment.
Produce detailed technical documentation, test reports, and validation records to support certification activities.
Support component-level testing, including short-circuit and fault-condition evaluations.
Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test execution, data collection, and reporting.
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to resolve issues and improve product performance.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
4+ years of experience testing power electronics, inverters, power conversion equipment, or related electrical systems.
Strong understanding of product validation and compliance testing methodologies.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and communicate findings effectively.
Experience documenting test results, validation activities, and engineering reports.
Experience using Python for scripting, debugging, or test automation.
All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy products, EV charging, or inverter technologies.
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, DAQ systems, and programmable power supplies.
Exposure to certification or compliance testing for electrical products.
$110,000-130,000

$110,000-130,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles.
With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

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