System Test Engineer - Regulatory Compliance at Moxion Power Co. (W21)
Mobile Energy Storage Technology
Richmond, CA
Full-time
3+ years
About Moxion Power Co.

Moxion Power manufactures commercial-scale electric generators and provides temporary-power-as-a-service to customers in the construction, events and entertainment, data center, and electrified transportation industries. Our battery gensets have the same dimensions, run-times, and performance capabilities as traditional trailer and skid mounted diesel generators, with the added benefits of being clean, perfectly-quiet, and offering superior load flexibility. Moxion's logistics team remotely monitors our gensets and provides battery charging/swapping services so our customers never have to worry about running out of power. Moxion has signed LOI’s with several of the largest construction firms in California and is backed by Energy Impact Partners, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 ventures and Tamarack Global. Moxion's founding team has backgrounds in vehicle electrification, battery manufacturing, renewable energy project finance, and construction.

About the role

About Us

Moxion is a vertically integrated manufacturer of all-electric mobile power and energy storage solutions. We have developed commercial-scale, powerful, silent, and emissions-free mobile battery stations that are designed to replace traditional diesel generators in most applications today. We’re pioneering mobile energy storage technology, leveraging vertical integration and a software-enabled service model to deliver last-mile electrification for our customers and communities. The Moxion team is a passionate group of humans who care about the environment and disrupting the diesel economy. Come build the first distributed utility with us, propelling the biggest energy transformation of our lifetime.

The Role

As a Test Engineer with Moxion Power Co. you’ll develop and execute our system testing roadmap. You will define and refine the step-by-step process to test, and validate products from the ground up. Your primary focus will be on verifying compliance with relevant regulatory standards and certifications, as well as ensuring the overall performance and functionality of our products. You will collaborate closely with the system integration team, which concentrates on validating individual components and features. Your work will contribute directly to the successful deployment of our advanced energy storage solutions in various applications.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for system-level testing.
  • Perform regulatory compliance testing to ensure adherence to industry standards and certifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and testing objectives.
  • Conduct rigorous testing to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability under different operating conditions.
  • Identify and document defects, anomalies, and performance issues, and work with the development team to facilitate their resolution.
  • Assist in the setup and configuration of test environments, equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Analyze test results and generate comprehensive test reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Participate in design reviews to provide input on testability, quality, and regulatory compliance aspects.
  • Collaborate with system integration engineers and cross functionally to coordinate testing efforts and share insights for effective validation.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to battery energy storage systems.
  • Provide system level information and collaboration on DVP&R and DFMEA

Skills to be successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, energy storage technologies, and battery management systems.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulatory standards and certifications such as UL, IEC, IEEE, etc., pertaining to battery energy storage systems.
  • Proficiency in testing methodologies, test planning, and test execution.
  • Experience with testing tools and equipment used for system testing and validation.
  • Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.) is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice to haves:

  • Battery, power electronics, and high voltage testing experience
  • Test stand setup and configuration experience
  • Equipment evaluation and selection experience

We currently use:

  • Google Workspace, MS Office, Slack, Zoom
  • JAMA, JIRA, Confluence, monday
  • ATI VISION, Intrepid Vehicle Spy, New Eagle Raptor
  • ATI EMX, Intrepid neoVI, Kvaser Leaf Light and USBcan

Pay Equity

Moxion is committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. Compensation displayed is a range. Maximum amounts are reserved for those candidates that exceed all experience and background requirements.  We reserve the right to offer compensation based on level of experience.  Moxion has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay within the San Francisco Bay area. If you live outside that region, the range is subject to change. 

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within the range provided above. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. 

At Moxion you get

Health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, competitive equity & compensation packages, free lunch, coffee, and snacks onsite, flexible work from home (for some roles), free tax advisory services, access to Mountain Hardware, Columbia, Sorel, & Prana employee stores and discounts, company swag, and parental leave program.

We Value

People are at the core of Moxion’s values. We care about growth for our people and team, and this translates to an open and transparent culture. Moxion believes that diversity is as core to our business as the underlying products and technology we’re developing. Diversity in people leads to diversity of thought and different perspectives to draw from, often resulting in a new or unique way of approaching or solving a problem. Diversity drives innovation. 

Moxion is looking for candidates who identify with different races, religions, national origins, age groups, genders, or gender identities, and we don’t discriminate against marital status, physical or mental disability, health or medical conditions, military and veteran status, genetic information, and other classifications that may or may not be protected by law. If you can bring a unique perspective or experience to our company, please apply.

Moxion is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

Technology

Moxion has filed multiple utility patents for its proprietary inverter architecture and battery module and pack design. We are also developing software that enables the use of our products. This software will eventually help automate most of our rental operations, and Moxion has filed patents that cover the use of machine learning in these applications.

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