Sr. R&D Test Systems Engineer

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth.

Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power - free from the limitations of the grid.

We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya’s ambitious mission.

Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary

Voya Energy is seeking an engineer who will build R&D and prototype platforms to develop and scale our metal-fueled generator technology. They will apply multidisciplinary expertise across a range of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering skillsets to develop high-performance, reliable, and easy-to-use test systems.

The ideal candidate has experience building custom test platforms in R&D environments, and systems-level thinking to turn complex ideas into working systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build new systems and instrumentation to accelerate development of Voya’s metal-air fuel cell generators.

• Work with Voya’s material scientists to ideate, deploy, and improve research platforms.

• Help scale Voya’s technology to first commercial deployments.

• Develop new sensors and sensing technologies for Voya’s generators.

• Document assembly and operating procedures for new equipment and systems.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience designing and building custom process, laboratory, or automation equipment.

• Experience with sensors/instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

• Experience with pumps and fluid handling.

• Basic CAD proficiency.

• You have experience developing hardware across several disciplines of engineering, and can demonstrate experience with at least 3 of the following:

  • Prototype fabrication using mills/lathes and 3D printing.

  • ECAD and PCB design experience

  • Modeling and simulation tools like FEA and CFD.

  • Designing, building, and validating pressurized systems with custom sealing interfaces.

  • Generating and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical wiring diagrams.

  • Hands-on exposure to electrochemical systems like fuel cells, batteries, and/or electrolyzers and relevant characterization equipment like potentiostats.

  • Experience with precipitation and filtration equipment.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Location: Hayward, CA. Full-time on-site.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage