Senior Hardware Test Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Test Engineer, you ensure Fuse’s hardware and energy systems meet regulatory, safety, and performance requirements throughout their lifecycle. You’ll work hands-on with prototypes and live deployments, aligning cross-functional teams to translate regulations into concrete test outcomes. You’ll lead design validation, certification, and end-of-line verification across electrical safety, EMC, grid connection standards, and environmental compliance. This role offers impact in scaling compliant hardware and real-world grid interoperability, with a strong emphasis on rigorous testing and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and execute validation, verification, and compliance tests on hardware systems in lab and on-site environments
• Prepare systems for external certification and type testing with notified bodies and third-party labs
• Support in-field testing, commissioning, and acceptance at customer or pilot sites to validate safety, performance, and grid interoperability
• Conduct test campaigns on electrical safety (LVD), EMC, grid code compliance (G99/G100 and EU equivalents), functional safety, and environmental requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and system-level issues with engineering teams to drive corrective actions
• Design test equipment and software for automated testing (HIL or EOL verification)
• Develop and maintain test documentation, procedures, reports, and compliance dossiers
• Communicate results, risks, and compliance status to engineering, operations, and leadership
• Contribute to continuous improvement of compliance, testing, and quality processes

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or closely related discipline
• At least 5 years in hardware test, compliance, regulatory, or certification-focused role
• Hands-on experience with electrical or power-electronic systems in lab or field
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, power analysers, multimeters, insulation testers, and data acquisition systems
• Experience creating structured test plans, executing formal procedures, and producing technical documentation
• Working knowledge of standards such as LVD, EMC, grid connection codes, and EU/UK directives, with ability to learn quickly
• Excellent problem-solving and detail-oriented engineering approach
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple test activities across lab, site, and external partners

• problem-solving
• clear communication
• ability to work independently
• electrical test and measurement equipment
• HIL testing
• end-of-line verification

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