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
• 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