Hardware - in - the - loop (HIL) Engineer, Energy Storage

Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer, Energy Storage

Essential Duties:

• Define and implement the Hardware-in-the-Loop strategy and architecture from the ground up, establishing scalable frameworks, tools, and processes that enable rapid, reliable validation of power electronics and battery management system controllers.
• Design controller validation test hardware and software, collecting cross-functional input from software, electrical, and system engineers on requirements.
• Conduct controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to validate functional control behavior against design specifications and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain test setups, automate processes, and provide assurance safety-critical functionality is maintained across the software development life cycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced startup culture, where every team member plays a crucial role in achieving company milestones.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of experience developing application software for hardware systems.
• Experience in building and maintaining hardware-software integrated setups. Strong debugging skill for test setups is required.
• Strong foundation in electrical principles, circuit theory, and control systems.
• Proficiency in automation scripting and control design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as office or outdoors.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
• Occasional travel requirements.

California Pay Range:

$160,000 - $200,000 USD