tau
Test Automation Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
Redwood City, CA
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$210kDetected 6 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsCI/CDJenkinsThermal AnalysisEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsSimulinkTest AutomationCommunication
About the role
- This role is critical to ensuring the quality and robustness of embedded software controlling next-generation electric propulsion systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for embedded software validation
- Build and operate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems to validate real-time control software
- Develop test cases for motor control algorithms, power electronics, and safety-critical features
- Drive improvements in test infrastructure, tooling, and processes
- Support validation for safety and reliability standards (e.g., ISO 26262 concepts where applicable)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree
- 3+ years of experience in test automation for embedded systems
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and real-time systems
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, CAN tools, DAQs, etc.)
- Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test pipelines (Jenkins)
- Experience with automotive or safety-critical systems
- Experience with simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink, etc.)
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills
Skills
- Tau is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area (Redwood City, CA).
- Our systems include innovations across electric machines, inverters, controllers, thermal management, simulation, and charging systems.
- They are relentlessly pursuing the creation of efficient power conversion systems for a more sustainable future.
- At our core, Tau is made of exceptionally talented and mission-aligned people.
- Developing complex electromechanical systems is an interdisciplinary challenge.
Compensation
- US Salary Information
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based upon experience level, including stock options-we believe in capturing value in the future we create together.
- Flexible time off and paid holidays.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits and more
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- Define test strategies, coverage metrics, and validation plans across system, integration, and unit levels
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (controls, firmware, electrical, systems) to ensure testability and coverage
Company info
- Become part of an emerging company during a rapid growth phase-within an industry undergoing dramatic transformation for a global imperative.
Equal opportunity
- Tau is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company.
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