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Terabase Energy

Engineering Manager, Hardware Test & Validation

Salary$150k – $175k
LocationDavis, California, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentTerafab Research & Development
EquityIncluded
Company size201–500 people
PostedAug 27, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live12h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
10+ years engineering experience
3+ years in a people management role
Demonstrated experience leading test and validation programs for outdoor mechanical or electromechanical hardware
Working knowledge of standards relevant to outdoor utility-scale hardware, especially governing safety standards (UL, IEC, ASCE, ISO, etc.)
BS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
Nice to have4
Working knowledge of state-of-the-art utility scale solar construction
Direct experience engaging accredited test laboratories (UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or equivalent)
Experience authoring ICDs and managing third-party integration partners
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Stock options
Home office allowance
Unlimited PTO
Company Overview
At Terabase Energy, we believe digitalization and automation will help reduce the cost and improve the scalability of large-scale solar. Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform to support the design, optimization, and construction of utility-scale solar projects worldwide.
Our team includes solar industry veterans and newcomers — software, electrical, and mechanical engineers; product and project managers; and sales and marketing professionals — working together from Northern California and other locations around the world.
Position Summary
Terabase is hiring an Engineering Manager to establish and lead a Test & Validation function within a hardware engineering program. You will build and manage the team responsible for proving that the product works, lasts, and complies with relevant standards— owning the validation strategy, the certification pathway, the field operations function, and the integration interface with partners
Location & Travel
• Onsite in Davis/Woodland, CA (Sacramento area).
• Up to ~25% travel to project test sites and partner sites, depending on validation activities.
Responsibilities
• Build, hire, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians covering test, validation, field operations, compliance, and technical documentation
• Own the field validation strategy for prototype and early stage hardware iterations
• Define and execute test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols
• Own the product certification pathway through accredited test lab partners
• Partner with the mechanical engineering team on test article preparation, design-for-test, and field deployment readiness
• Contribute to executive reporting on validation progress, certification status, and field test outcomes
Requirements
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years engineering experience, with 3+ years in a people management role
• Demonstrated experience leading test and validation programs for outdoor mechanical or electromechanical hardware
• Working knowledge of standards relevant to outdoor utility-scale hardware, especially governing safety standards (UL, IEC, ASCE, ISO, etc.)
• BS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art utility scale solar construction
• Direct experience engaging accredited test laboratories (UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or equivalent)
• Experience authoring ICDs and managing third-party integration partners
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a base salary of $150,000–$175,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Terabase offers a competitive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Hybrid flexibility for non-field work
• 401(k) match
• Stock options
• Home office setup allowance
• Career progression and learning support
Equal Opportunity
Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse customers we serve, and the communities we call home.
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