Test & Validation Engineer

Location: Ness Ziona, Israel (IL)

Description

We are looking for a hands-on Test & Validation Engineer to join our Engineering team at IRP Systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, analyzing, and documenting validation activities for advanced motor controllers and electric propulsion systems.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, including Hardware, Software, Mechanical, and System Engineering, to ensure product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving validation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and validation methodologies based on system requirements.
• Perform system-level validation and troubleshooting of motor controllers and electric propulsion systems.
• Prepare and operate test setups, including dynamometers (Dyno), free-wheeling Dyno systems, and vehicle testing environments.
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment, data loggers, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data, identify performance issues, investigate failures, and provide clear technical conclusions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to investigate and resolve critical issues, ensuring product quality and readiness for release.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test procedures, requirements traceability, test results, and validation reports.
• Develop and implement test automation tools and scripts to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Monitor test equipment readiness, identify technical issues, and support continuous improvement of testing infrastructure.
• Coordinate testing activities with internal teams and customers according to project requirements and business priorities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in system-level testing and validation.
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience validating multidisciplinary physical products, electromechanical systems, propulsion systems, or related technologies – must.
• Proven ability to develop, execute, and document test procedures and technical reports – must.
• Experience operating laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and motor test benches.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems and the ability to analyze test results based on physical and engineering principles.
• Experience with test automation development and implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

About us

You’ll be responsible for the following

Skills and Qualifications:

Advantages

• Experience with electric vehicles, motor controllers, inverters, or electric propulsion systems.
• Experience with dynamometers, vehicle testing, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with CAN communication, data loggers, and CSS tools.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Confluence, SharePoint, or similar technical documentation tools.

What we offer