Hardware Validation Systems Developer (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Hardware Validation Systems Developer (Power Electronics): Building automated hardware test infrastructure for high-reliability power converters from PCBA-level to full system and end-of-line testing with an accent on test strategy, high-power/high-voltage bi-directional converter testers, and fixture development. Focus on architecting complete test cells integrating power hardware, instrumentation, control software, and data pipelines while ensuring safety, repeatability, and continuous improvement.

Location: Onsite full-time in Scotts Valley

Salary: $130,000–$189,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a startup building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid to accelerate electrification of renewables, storage, and loads.

What you will do

• Define test coverage strategies and architect solutions for PCBAs, subsystems, and full systems balancing coverage, cycle time, cost, and maintainability.
• Design and deliver high-power/high-voltage bi-directional converter testers with automated sequences for power cycling, efficiency, transients, and fault injection.
• Build test hardware and fixtures including bed-of-nails, interface boards, instrumentation integration (DAQs, scopes, power analyzers), and fault-injection rigs.
• Drive debug, yield improvement, station sustainment, regression testing, and partner with design and manufacturing teams.
• Establish Design-for-Test practices, pass/fail criteria, and continuous improvement loops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience designing and delivering automated test setups for high-voltage/high-power systems
• Strong fundamentals in circuits and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with scopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs, and digital interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Demonstrated ownership of a test system from concept through deployment and sustainment
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive issues to closure

Nice to have

• Experience with bi-directional AC/DC or DC/DC power sources and regenerative loads
• Experience with HIL development or embedded firmware validation
• Experience with PCBA manufacturing functional test and yield improvement
• Familiarity with production traceability systems and calibration
• Experience developing test systems for medium-voltage or high-power converters

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on first-principles engineering, hands-on execution, and learning together
• Dynamic startup setting with high agency, ownership, and career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation including salary and equity, plus benefits