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Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform to support the design, optimization, and construction of utility-scale solar projects worldwide.\nOur team includes solar industry veterans and newcomers - software, electrical, and mechanical engineers; product and project managers; and sales and marketing professionals - working together from Northern California and other locations around the world.\nPosition Summary\nTerabase 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\nLocation & Travel\nOnsite in Davis/Woodland, CA (Sacramento area).\nUp to ~25% travel to project test sites and partner sites, depending on validation activities.\nResponsibilities\nBuild, hire, develop, and manage a team of engineers and technicians covering test, validation, field operations, compliance, and technical documentation\nOwn the field validation strategy for prototype and early stage hardware iterations\nDefine and execute test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols\nOwn the product certification pathway through accredited test lab partners\nPartner with the mechanical engineering team on test article preparation, design-for-test, and field deployment readiness\nContribute to executive reporting on validation progress, certification status, and field test outcomes\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years engineering experience, with 3+ years in a people management role\nDemonstrated experience leading test and validation programs for outdoor mechanical or electromechanical hardware\nWorking knowledge of standards relevant to outdoor utility-scale hardware, especially governing safety standards (UL, IEC, ASCE, ISO, etc.)\nBS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering\nPreferred Qualifications\nWorking knowledge of state-of-the-art utility scale solar construction\nDirect experience engaging accredited test laboratories (UL, Intertek, TÜV, CSA, or equivalent)\nExperience authoring ICDs and managing third-party integration partners\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license\nBenefits\nCompensation & Benefits\nThis role offers a base salary of $150,000-$175,000 (DOE). 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