R&D Test Engineer

2+ years as a test, test automation, field, or controls engineer for high-temperature, high-power industrial systems (energy, thermal processing rockets, etc.) in a fast moving environment with exposure to a wide array of subsystems (fluids, thermal, electrical etc.) and instrumentation (TC/RTD, optical sensors, load gauges, flow meters, etc).
Solid knowledge of engineering physics fundamentals (thermal, fluids, electrical, structural) to support troubleshooting and data interpretation
Hands-on experience building, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting capital equipment, plumbing systems, low and high voltage electrical systems, etc.
Experience working with cross-functional engineering and technician teams to root cause failures
Comfortable with hand tools (drills, saws, torque wrench, etc.) and characterization equipment (multimeter, gas sensors, microscopes, etc.)
Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate test priorities, including night and weekend shifts
BS degree in engineering or equivalent

Design, implement, and operate high-value sensing, instrumentation and control schemes for custom test rigs at Antora’s R&D hub in San Jose, CA
Operate, and develop systems to automate, high power (hundreds of kW to MW), high temperature (>2000C) R&D test equipment, including creating standard operating procedures, test recipes and other key documents to standardize test operations
Work closely with controls team to redline instrumentation lists and wiring diagrams, as well as: write, test and maintain controls algorithms and software
Work closely with mechanical design team to provide critical design feedback
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and technology development teams to interpret product development goals and turn them into high value experiments
Maintain a high level of safety awareness and implement critical safety interlocks into controls schemes
Work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining open to deliver and receive feedback

Experience with common industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, HART, CAN, etc.)
Experience with programmable logic controllers and ladder logic
Experience reading and interpreting process diagrams (process flow, plumbing & instrumentation, etc.)
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization
Comfortable providing and receiving directions and feedback from engineers and technicians across the organization
Experience with software development using common development languages (Python, Javascript, C++, etc.)