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Electrical Test Engineer – Commercial Chiller Systems

Location: Charlotte NC

Job Type: Full time

Job Description

This role is responsible for the validation and certification of commercial chiller systems. The position focuses on electrical system design evaluation, instrumentation, test execution, data analysis, and compliance with applicable industry standards. Engineers will work closely with mechanical engineers, lab technicians, and quality teams to ensure chiller performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

· Maintain all electrical systems fully functional to test HVAC systems (water-cooled and air-cooled chillers)

· Plan, execute, and support electrical testing of commercial chillers, including air-cooled and water-cooled systems

· Troubleshoot control circuits and low-voltage wiring on water-cooled and air-cooled chillers

· Develop and review electrical test procedures, wiring diagrams, and control schematics

· Set up and validate test instrumentation for voltage, current, power, harmonic distortion, and control signals

· Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues during system testing

· Analyze test data and prepare technical reports documenting results, issues, and corrective actions

· Support compliance testing to applicable standards (e.g., UL, IEC, AHRI, ASHRAE)

· Collaborate with design engineering teams to identify root causes and recommend design improvements

· Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), qualification testing, and reliability testing

· Ensure testing activities comply with lab safety procedures and electrical safety requirements

· Provide technical support during audits, certifications, and customer witness testing

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

· 3–7 years of experience in electrical testing, validation, or product development (HVAC or industrial equipment preferred)

· Strong understanding of three-phase power systems, motor drives, starters, and VFDs

· Experience with electrical test equipment (power analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition systems)

· Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, sensors, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, CAN, etc.)

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in technical documentation and test reporting

· Familiarity with lab safety standards and electrical codes (NFPA 70 / NEC)

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with commercial chillers, large HVAC equipment, or refrigeration systems

· Familiarity with industry standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, AHRI 550/590, UL 1995, IEC 60335

· Experience working in an engineering laboratory or test environment

· Knowledge of energy efficiency testing and performance certification

· Experience with automated test systems and data analysis tools (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar)

· Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification

Key Competencies :

· Primarily laboratory-based role with exposure to high-voltage equipment and rotating machinery

· Occasional extended hours during test execution or customer witness testing

· Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements

The role:

The Quality Control Scientist is responsible for execution and oversight of analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing to ensure the safety and quality of cell therapy products and manufacturing operations. The role includes performing GMP testing to support development, donor screening, in-process control, product release, stability, raw material release, and environmental monitoring in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The QC Scientist serves as a technical resource for analytical methods such as flow cytometry and other cell-based assays, supports assay and equipment qualification, and ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include authoring or revising procedures, leading continuous improvement initiatives, supporting investigations, contributing to assay development efforts, and train staff as needed.

In the role you will:

• Perform analytical, microbiological, and environmental testing in support of development, donor-screening, in-process control, product release, stability, and raw-material release in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead for flow-cytometry–based analytical assays, including instrument setup, compensation, gating strategy, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Perform and review cell count assays and evaluate data.
• Support method qualification, validation, and transfer for flow cytometry, cell counting, and other analytical assays; ensure accurate, reproducible data generation.
• Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring of controlled areas, including viable air, non-viable particulates, surface, and gowning monitoring.
• Oversee environmental data entry, review, and trend analysis; evaluate results against alert and action levels and support investigations for excursions or adverse trends.
• Execute and review microbiological assays such as sterility, endotoxin (LAL), bioburden, gram staining, growth-promotion, and conductivity/TOC testing.
• Participate in aseptic process simulation (media-fill) runs; provide on-floor QC support during execution and perform subsequent media incubation, inspection, and documentation.
• Sample, test, and document raw-material results and manage disposition.
• Establish and manage relationships with qualified contract laboratories; oversee external testing activities, ensure timely data delivery, review results, and verify accuracy for inclusion in release documentation.
• Compile, verify, and review analytical and microbiological data to support generation of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for raw materials, intermediates, and drug-product release.
• Oversight of stability testing for intermediates and product to support shelf-life claims and IND submission.
• Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and data records; contribute to laboratory continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Author and revise technical reports and support IND submissions.
• Support and provide technical input to deviation, OOS, and CAPA investigations, ensuring scientific rationale and data integrity.
• Participate in equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance programs, and assist in implementation of new or revised analytical methods.
• Train staff in flow cytometry, microbiological methods, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, data-integrity, and safety requirements, ensuring laboratory readiness for internal and regulatory inspections.
• Provide input to QC metrics and data-trending reports for management review.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate manufacturing and testing demands, including periodic weekend, holiday, or extended-hour work and off-shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications: About you

• Minimum 4-6 years relevant QC experience in a GMP and cleanroom environment, supporting biologics or cell therapy products.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and microbiological testing, including flow cytometry, cell counting, endotoxin, sterility, and environmental monitoring.
• Proven experience supporting method qualification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Strong understanding of data review, good documentation practices, and data integrity.
• Experience conducting and authoring investigations, CAPA development, and laboratory deviation documentation.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Analytical Development teams to support GMP operations.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, including instrument setup, compensation, gating, and data analysis.
• Experience leading method qualification, transfer, and troubleshooting for analytical and microbiological assays.
• Advanced understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control in GMP cleanroom operations.
• Experience performing or reviewing microbiological assays, including endotoxin (LAL), sterility, bioburden, gram staining and growth-promotion testing.
• Familiarity with environmental and personnel monitoring, including data trending and evaluation against alert/action levels.
• Experience performing or reviewing in-process and release testing for cell-based products.
• Strong knowledge of raw material testing programs, including identity, endotoxin, and bioburden verification.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing external testing with qualified contract laboratories.
• Proficiency in data review, trending, and reporting using paper or electronic based systems.
• Strong understanding and ability for authoring f GMP documentation, investigations, and change controls.
• Ability to train and qualify analysts in technical procedures and GMP compliance.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting, working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to changing schedules.

The targeted salary range for this position is $95,000 - $129,600 per year. MiNK is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offered is commensurate with MiNK's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, critical needs of the role, and internal equity.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanisms/Test

Castelion is seeking an expert in the manufacture and design of complex mechanisms for our in-house hypersonic vehicle development. This role will work closely with design engineering and technician teams to build and execute on testing and validation efforts to keep pace with the research and development timetable of our products. You will be apart of a team responsible for serving as a critical node in implementing feedback from testing and validation efforts, streamlining designs and implementing manufacturing changes to quickly mature our products for flight testing and production. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products
• Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms
• Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms
• Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering
• Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight
• Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings
• Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs
• Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules
• Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed
• Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment
• Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances
• Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
• 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience
• Experience with operations/product line management
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred)
• Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments
• Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes
• Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms
• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel up to 10%
• All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Hardware Test Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a key part of the Hardware Test team. This is a small team of broadly experienced engineers that strive to ensure that all hardware being produced meets the stringent requirements for aviation. Hardware Test Engineers are one of the essential interfaces between the design, production, and flight test teams and are exposed to a wide variety of technical challenges.

You will be creating automated test stands to replicate extreme flight conditions on our hardware and mechanisms that will serve as the backbone of our qualification testing. You will help to break our development hardware, help root-cause the failure modes, and provide critical input in redesigning it. You will be writing the software and building the hardware platforms for the command, control and data collection systems that will test our systems to rigorous aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the design, build, and maintenance of mechanical or electrical test stands for development testing, production acceptance testing, functional and environmental qualification testing

• Automate the repetitive aspects of the test stands

• Author, execute, and audit test plans, procedures, and reports

• Work closely with design engineers and flight test engineers to design, build, test and improve flight hardware

Basic Success Criteria

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience

• 1+ year of industry experience testing hardware

• Experience using ECAD tools such as Altium or MCAD tools such as NX

• Comfort with basic software scripting in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB

• Working understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals

• Eagerness for hands-on work - integration of sensors, building test fixtures, diagnosing and debugging equipment and hardware

• Ability to methodically diagnose, document, and solve hardware problems

• A demonstrated passion for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware

Preferred Criteria

• 2+ years experience in aerospace hardware test planning and execution

• Experience working on and around aircraft

• Knowledge of aerospace qualification testing standards (MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, or similar) and the aircraft certification process

• Experience reviewing technical designs and working from drawings, schematics, layouts, assembly/procedures, master parts lists, and other controlled documentation

• Familiarity with test instrumentation and data collection methods such as NI DAQ, UEI DAQ, LabJack, etc.

• Working understanding of measurement and data analysis; ability to clearly present technical data and state its limitations

• Demonstrated proficiency building/fabricating machine parts, cable assemblies, or other testing, integration, or assembly experience

As a member of our team, you will be a pivotal contributor to the development of novel hardware that will transform the future of flight. From component level thermal testing to instrumenting our aircraft with a sensor suite for flight testing, you will closely interface with many vital parts of our system. The cross-functional nature of this role also lends itself to mentoring opportunities across the entire company.

This role is located onsite at our HQ in Mountain View, CA.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $118,000 to $170,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $118K - $170K

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• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

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• Assist in diagnosing complex failures by supplying accurate test data and supporting root cause investigations.
  
• Collaborate with Quality Specialists and Technical Support Management to review test results and corrective actions.
  

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• Capture defects identified during testing and log them into designated systems.
  
• Record failure data accurately and generate basic failure analysis summaries.
  
• Communicate test outcomes clearly and support justification of diagnostic conclusions.
  

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• Work independently after training, with strong attention to detail and reliability.
  
• Adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and production needs.
  
• Support occasional extended hours or weekend schedules when required.
  

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• 1-3 years hands-on experience in electronics testing, RF testing, ATE operation, or related technical roles.
  
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment, such as: Signal generators, Spectrum analyzers, Power meters, Audio/modulation analyzers, Oscilloscopes
  
• Basic understanding of RF principles.
  
• Strong electronic and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
  
• Knowledge of 2 way subscriber products is a plus, not required.
  

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• High volume electronics manufacturing setting.
  
• Hands-on work at test benches involving RF test sets, fixtures, and automated scripts.
  
• Fast-paced environment with repetitive and precision-based testing processes.
  

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• 1-3 years in electronics testing, device repair, depot-level service, or RF lab support
  
• Technical school or Associate degree programs with hands-on lab work
  
• Military electronics backgrounds
  
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• Strong documentation and attention to detail
  
• Must be a U.S citizen
  

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• Prior work in electronics manufacturing or repair
  
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• Design / Engineering
  
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  • Assists Senior Engineers in design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
    
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    • Developing design document narratives
      
    • Perform requirements analysis
      
    • Understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      
    • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      
    • Comment Resolution
      
    
    
    
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
    
    • 
      
    • Review design document narratives
      
    • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      
    • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      
    • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      
    • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      
    • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Programming
  
  • 
    
  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
    
  
  
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
  • 
    
  • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    
  • Preparation of test reports
    
  • Originates test procedures
    
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
    
  • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
    
  
  
  
• Maintenance
  
  • 
    
  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
    
  
  
  

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• Estimates
  
  • 
    
  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
    
  • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    
  • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
    
  
  
  
• Personnel Management
  
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  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
    
  
  
  

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• Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2-5 years field experience
  
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• 2-5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  

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• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

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• Required Certifications
  
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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
  • 
    
  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Sr. Hardware Test Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a critical part of the Hardware Test team. This is a small team of broadly experienced engineers that strive to ensure that all hardware being produced meets the stringent requirements for aviation. You will be one of the essential interfaces between the design, production, and flight test teams and will be exposed to a wide variety of technical challenges.

You will be architecting automated test stands to replicate extreme flight conditions on our hardware and mechanisms that will serve as the backbone of our qualification testing. You will help to break our development hardware, help root-cause the failure modes, and provide critical input in redesigning it. You will be writing the software and building the hardware platforms for the command, control and data collection systems that will test our systems to rigorous aerospace standards. You will be a technical leader on a team eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the design, build, and maintenance of mechanical or electrical test stands for development testing, production acceptance testing, functional and environmental qualification testing

• Automate the repetitive aspects of the test stands

• Author, execute, and audit test plans, procedures, and reports

• Work closely with design engineers and flight test engineers to design, build, test and improve flight hardware

• Help the team grow and provide mentorship to peers

Basic Success Criteria

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience

• 5+ years of industry experience testing hardware in a regulated industry

• Professional knowledge of ECAD tools such as Altium OR MCAD tools such as NX

• Experience with software design and implementation in Python or C/C++

• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals

• Eagerness for hands-on work - integration of sensors, building test fixtures, diagnosing and debugging equipment and hardware

• Proven ability to methodically diagnose, document, and solve hardware problems

• A demonstrated passion for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical hardware

Preferred Criteria

• 8+ years experience in aerospace test planning and execution

• A history working on and around aircraft

• Prior experience with aerospace qualification testing standards (MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, or similar) and the aircraft certification process

• Comfort reviewing technical designs and working from drawings, schematics, layouts, assembly/procedures, master parts lists, and other controlled documentation

• Mastery of test instrumentation and data collection methods; ability to design a data acquisition system from the ground up

• Working understanding of measurement and data analysis; ability to clearly present technical data and state its limitations

• Demonstrated proficiency building/fabricating machine parts, cable assemblies, or other testing, integration, or assembly experience

• Eagerness to learn, teach, and adapt; help us grow as both a development and production operation

As a member of our team, you will be a pivotal contributor to the development of novel hardware that will transform the future of flight. From component level thermal testing to instrumenting our aircraft with a sensor suite for flight testing, you will closely interface with many vital parts of our system. The cross-functional nature of this role also lends itself to mentoring opportunities across the entire company.

This role is located onsite at our HQ in Mountain View, CA.

Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000/annual salary + cash and stock option awards + benefits. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Compensation Range: $180K - $260K

SALARY INFORMATION/PREMIUMS:

• All entry level officers are hired at $8,141/monthly - Patrol Officer I.
• Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs when the officer enters the FTO program.
• Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,649-$10,674/monthly.
• Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's.
  • Please click on the link below to view our salary table and other hazard and premium pays.
    • 2026 Salary Table
• City contributes 1% of base wage towards deferred compensation plan. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test.
• City contributes 3% into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA Plan.
• A 3% interpreter premium is available post academy.
• Take Home Car Program: Officers are issued a take home vehicle after completion of FTO.
  

WE'RE HIRING

Renton Police Department

Core Values:

Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism

Please visit (PST) to begin the application process. Remember to select Renton when you register on the PST website and prior to taking the written and physical agility test. After successfully completing the written exam and physical agility testing process with Public Safety Testing, you may then apply using the City of Renton online application for this position. Renton PD invites the top candidates based on their written score to interview on a regular basis throughout the year.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. Renton, with a population of 108,800, is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Sounders and the Seattle Seahawks. The Renton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with 176 personnel, comprised of 141 commissioned officers and 39 non-commissioned. It is our mission, through collaboration, to provide professional and unbiased law enforcement services to our community. Our officers work diligently, in partnership with the public, to protect life and property, the suppression of crime, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of laws. We fulfill our commitment to the community with pride, while adhering to our core values of: Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform general duty police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned shift. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require independent judgment. Contribute to the Department and City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

SUPERVISION:

Reports To: Police Sergeant

Supervises: None

• Contribute to an environment of respect and teamwork.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed.
• Patrol the City on an assigned shift in a police vehicle, on a motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; patrol business and residential districts occasionally on foot to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes in progress.
• Answers 911 calls and complaints involving criminal and noncriminal activities.
• Administers emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons as required.
• Stop traffic violators, identify suspicious individuals, and take appropriate lawful action; apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of personal danger and lawful, reasonable use of physical force.
• Use de-escalation techniques to increase likelihood of compliance.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures; maintain skill and proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, and other issued weapons.
• Enforce applicable laws.
• Manage situations professionally with respect for the rights of others.
• Accountable for actions and dealing with violations of rules, policy, or procedures on an impartial basis.
• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness.
• Search for lost or wanted persons.
• Direct traffic when required.
• Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when physical force should be used on an individual and the extent of such force as governed by state law or department policy.
• Develop knowledge about known offenders and correlate reported offenses; recover lost or stolen property; prepare affidavits and search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects; use informants and other investigative aids.
• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
• Write police and other related reports.
• Provide assistance and direct citizens to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Take direction from a police supervisor.
• Participate in community engagement activities including attend community events and meetings and conduct business checks.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Remain current with legislation, court rulings, department policy, and relevant technological advancements as it relates to assignment.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform related work as required.

• High school degree or a GED.
• Not less than 21 years of age at the time of examination.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Lawful permanent resident or US citizen.
• Ability to pass entrance examination successfully and meet the minimum medical and health standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission.
• Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire. Stringent personal background investigation including:
  • Polygraph examination.
  • Psychological evaluation.
  • Medical physical, including a drug-screening test.
  • Driving record check.
• Must be able to qualify for the ACCESS Certification.
• Must be able to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.
• Pass with a 70% or above the Law Enforcement Officer written exam with Public Safety Testing, as well as pass the Physical Ability test (PAT). Once both of those exams are successfully completed those scores must be sent to the City of Renton in order to move forward in the process.
• Verify that you do not meet any of the Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements. To avoid a delay in the application process with our agency, you must complete a fully up to date and specific personal history statement (PHS) with Public Safety Testing (PST).

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to racial, social and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and the criminal justice system and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Techniques of investigation and interrogation.
• Criminal case preparation and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain control in stressful and hazardous situations.
• Enforce all applicable laws with professionalism and respect.
• Determine level and scope of police response.
• Make rapid and accurate decisions under stressful conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one's own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Social awareness.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• City ordinances, applicable federal and state laws, WAC rules and department policies.
• Knowledge of geography and street locations.
• Knowledge of department's policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive and perform field work.
• Work in dangerous or emergency circumstances requiring vigorous physical activity and exertion.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, ability to navigate a variety of different terrains.
• Run, jog, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Bending, stretching, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and/or performed outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve moving throughout the facility and community.
• Work assigned shift.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.

Accommodation - Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

• Automatic:
  • Tattoos on the neck and/or face

• Automatic:
  • Two or more at fault collisions within the last 3 years
  • DUI within the last 3 years
  • A total of 2 DUI's convictions
  • Any criminal traffic conviction in the past year or 2 such criminal offenses in the past 3 years
  • Driver's license suspended within the last 2 years
• Potential:
  • 3 or more moving violations within the last 3 years

• Potential:
  • Use of marijuana in the last 12 month
  • Use of or possession of an illegal substance within the last 60 months (other than as a juvenile, one time experimentation, or the use of marijuana as stated above)
  • Illegal use of prescription medication in the last 60 months (other than as a juvenile or one time experimentation)

• Automatic:
  • Any adult felony conviction
  • Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity
  • Domestic violence conviction
• Potential:
  • Adult misdemeanor convictions
  • Juvenile felony convictions

• Automatic:
  • Dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
  • Lied during any stage of the hiring process
  • Falsified application, personal history statement, or any other forms during hiring process
  • Previous revocation or denial of CJTC/POST certified status, or current suspension of current CJTC/POST
• Potential:
  • Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than lay-off) from three or more employers as an adult.

• Potential:
  • Credit history checks will be conducted. Unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.
  • History of financial instability

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. Texting notifications are available. E-mails from and/or should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.