Antora Energy

R&D Test Engineer

LocationSan Jose, CA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our solid-state thermal battery systems engineering team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power. We are a tight-knit team that aims to build lifelong relationships with humility and openness while having an impact and loving what we do. You will work closely with your colleagues on the R&D Test team to operate, automate and maintain high value experiments on Antora’s full-scale thermal energy storage modules and test equipment. This work will directly contribute to the commercialization of a first of a kind long-duration energy storage technology.

Roles & Responsibilities

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


Key Qualifications

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


Additional Qualifications Desired

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.)

Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $100,000 USD - $140,000 USD

Salary Basis: Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.

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