Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex energy storage systems comprising multi-vendor hardware components in-house material and AEROS software to control them. Expertly operate and train others on the final product. Support field service and end-customer in all aspects of system operation.
• Participate in all aspects of test planning and execution on multiple projects. Prepare detailed factory integration and system acceptance test plans (FIT and SAT). Execute, maintain test cases, provide up-to-date test execution reports, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
• Energy storage control modes and customer power plant controller (PPC) validation using SCADA and DNP3 protocols. Contribute script-based automation regression platforms for Linux based systems and web applications.
• Discover ‘undocumented features’ and maintain defect tracking database. Assist in documentation of system operation.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and work with the development team to address issues.
• Collaborate with developers to understand the services and features being built. Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and provide input on testing timelines and accurate reporting on system integration progress.
• Maintain effective technical relationships across functions, within internal departments, with vendors and customers.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, testing methodologies, and tools. Propose and implement improvements to the testing process for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide support, both remote and on-site, for battery installations as they are being commissioned. Interact with internal and external customers to provide level 2 support and apply troubleshooting skills to resolve issues encountered with legacy sites.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering, or similar major or equivalent on the job training
• Minimum 5+ years experience in software hardware integration and controls testing
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, and document processes and procedures to help others do the same
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and Bash for development and troubleshooting
• Comfortable with operation of the Linux environment and basic networking skill
• Clear and concise communication skills, verbally, and in writing.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-project environment.
• In addition, experience with the following is desired:
• Battery management systems technology including high power inverters
• Fieldbus protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP. Networking protocols including SCADA and DNP3
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Fire Access Control Panel (FACP) and discrete I/O
• Automated regression testing methodologies and web-based tools
• Hands-on lab experience with hardware both low and high voltage
• Helpdesk or technical support roles to effectively address complex system issues
• Source control tools such as Subversion, GitHub, and JIRA for issue tracking

Location

• This role operates in a Remote capacity. Employees may work remotely; however, on‑site attendance is required for up to one week each month to support project milestone reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and other business-critical activities.
• Travel : 25% to Westboro office to meet project milestones. Occasional travel for on-site support