Systems Test Engineer

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* Job Description:

** Systems Test Engineer The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized Nextpower (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team!
** This position is a hybrid role (4x per week onsite) at our headquarters in Fremont, California.
** Nextpower seeks a skilled and motivated Systems Test Engineer for a position on the NX Accelerator team. This role will focus on developing and executing test procedures for product prototypes, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.  The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in hardware/system testing, enjoys working in lab and field environments, and thrives in cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
** Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
*** Develop and execute test plans and procedures for mechanical, electrical and control subsystems as well as complete system-level validation
* Design and set up test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for lab and field testing
* Conduct environmental, durability, reliability, and performance testing on prototype units
* Participate in brainstorming sessions with the design engineering team to identify concepts and designs for future products
* Perform and manage engineering work using CAD / FEA software to solve problems in mechanical / structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, prototype generation, and fatigue analysis
* Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues discovered during pilot testing
* Occasionally travel to field sites to perform system-level tests under real-world operating conditions.
** Here is some of what you’ll need (required):
*** B.S. or M.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred) or relevant industry experience
* 5+ years of relevant experience
* Experience in system-level product testing (mechanical/electrical/controls)
* Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, load frames, and vibration tables
* Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensors (strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.)
* Toolsets required:
Solid Works, ePDM, FEA (ANSYS preferred)
* Strong aptitude and intuition in mechanical failure analysis
* Practical knowledge of prototyping manufacturing process
* Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Willingness to travel on a limited basis domestically and internationally as needed
** Here are a few of our preferred experiences:
*** Hands-on background in prototyping and pilot runs.
* Confluence, Arena, Miro (Real Time board), Jira Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.

For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at .  Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons.

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000.
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