Test Engineer (Hardware)

TL;DR

Test Engineer (Hardware): Ensuring Fuse’s hardware products and energy systems meet regulatory, safety, and performance requirements throughout their lifecycle with an accent on design validation, certification, and end-of-line verification. Focus on navigating a broad regulatory landscape including electrical safety, EMC, and grid connection standards.

Location: On-site in London, England, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast.

What you will do

• Plan, set up, and execute hands-on validation, verification, and compliance tests on hirify.global hardware systems in laboratory environments and on live sites.
• Prepare systems for external certification and type testing, coordinating with notified bodies, test houses, and third-party laboratories.
• Support in-field testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities at customer, partner, or pilot sites to validate safety, performance, and grid interoperability.
• Identify, analyse, and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and system-level issues uncovered during testing, working closely with design and software engineers to drive corrective actions.
• Design test equipment and software to perform automated test either in HIL testing or EOL verification at the production site.
• Develop and maintain thorough test documentation, including test procedures, reports, evidence packs, and compliance dossiers for internal use and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in a hardware test, compliance, regulatory, or certification-focused engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience working with electrical or power-electronic systems in laboratory and/or field environments.
• Proficiency with standard electrical test and measurement equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power analysers, multimeters, insulation testers, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience creating structured test plans, executing formal test procedures, and producing clear, high-quality technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, such as LVD, EMC, grid connection codes, and related EU/UK directives (or a strong ability to learn them quickly).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees