Title: Senior Systems Test Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Area
Duration: 6+ Months
Type: W2 Contract
Payrate: $43 - $53/hr on W2
Job SummarySeeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to lead hands-on testing and validation of large multi-pack systems, BMS hardware, power conversion equipment, auxiliary systems, and integrated hardware systems. The role involves test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical coordination.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, set up, execute, and document system and hardware validation testing.
- Test BMS hardware, battery systems, power conversion equipment, and auxiliary systems.
- Support low-voltage wiring and high-voltage battery system testing.
- Work with temperature, pressure, flow sensors, and electromechanical actuators.
- Develop and execute test/data-analysis scripts using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools.
- Troubleshoot hardware/software integration and test-system issues.
- Support communication protocols including CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, and EtherCAT.
- Coordinate across engineering teams and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
Requirements- 5+ years of hands-on systems testing, hardware validation, or laboratory test integration experience.
- Experience with electrical/electromechanical hardware and test systems.
- Hands-on experience with high-voltage battery systems and low-voltage wiring.
- Experience with sensors, actuators, test equipment, and data acquisition.
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar testing tools.
- Knowledge of CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, and EtherCAT.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical field.
- Battery, EV, aerospace, grid-scale energy storage, or heavy industrial experience is highly preferred.