Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer, Energy Storage (San Francisco)

Overview

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer, Energy Storage at Redwood Materials.

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About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we are delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Essential Duties

• You will be an early member of the Redwood Energy engineering team, taking a hands-on role in the design, development, and integration of second-life battery-based energy storage systems.
• This role will be the first engineer on the Hardware-in-the-Loop team, responsible for developing the hardware and software architecture that enables rapid development and release of hardware and software with confidence in critical safety and performance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the entire product development team to design an automated system that supports fast, reliable validation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Hardware-in-the-Loop strategy and architecture from the ground up, establishing scalable frameworks, tools, and processes for rapid, reliable validation of power electronics and battery management system controllers.
• Design controller validation test hardware and software, gathering cross-functional input from Software, Electrical, and Systems engineers on requirements.
• Conduct controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to validate functional control behavior against design specifications and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain test setups, automate processes, and ensure safety-critical functionality is maintained across the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced startup culture where every team member plays a crucial role in achieving milestones.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of experience developing application software for hardware systems.
• Experience building and maintaining hardware-software integrated setups; strong debugging skills for test setups.
• Strong foundation in electrical principles, circuit theory, and control systems.
• Proficiency in automation scripting and control design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and in compliance with applicable standards (ADA, FMLA and other regulations).
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance as required.

Working Conditions

• Office or outdoor environments; may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes with appropriate PPE.
• Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Occasional weekends, nights, or on-call availability; occasional travel may be required.

Compensation

California Pay Range: $160,000$200,000 USD. The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, and skills.

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