Test Software, Automation, and AI Engineer (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Test Software, Automation, and AI Engineer (Power Electronics): Building and operating test infrastructure to validate grid-tied converters with an accent on software automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and AI-driven execution systems. Focus on developing fault-tolerant software for manufacturing test platforms, designing electrical reliability test benches, and integrating AI agents for test management.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Company

hirify.global is a startup building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid to accelerate the electrification of everything.

What you will do

• Develop software test infrastructure, including hardware abstraction layers and result reporting pipelines.
• Write software tests interacting with hardware and firmware over CAN, UART, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• Create concurrent, fault-tolerant software for autonomous manufacturing test platforms (FCT, EOL).
• Build AI agents to manage test execution, monitor anomalies, and route issues to engineers.
• Design and build electrical reliability test benches for inverters, DC/DC converters, and power stages.
• Specify, procure, and integrate lab equipment such as programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQ systems.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python or Go, and the ability to read embedded C firmware.
• Hands-on experience designing or operating electrical test setups, preferably for power electronics.
• Comfort with bench equipment: scopes, DMMs, power analyzers, electronic loads, and DAQ.
• Strong debugging instincts and the ability to drive root-cause closure.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or integrating firmware on embedded systems (TI, STM32, ESP32).
• Experience building AI agents or working with LLM APIs and agentic frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or automated test infrastructure.
• PCBA design experience in KiCad or Altium.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
• Dynamic environment driven by first principles engineering and a strong bias toward hands-on execution.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact hardware solutions for renewable energy and grid scalability.