Systems Integration and Development Tools Engineer

Job Description

This is a dual role with option to expand and grow. You will be on the front line of system integration between mechanical parts, electrical boards, low-level embedded firmware, and higher-level application logic. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and embedded software. You will identify and solve cross-functional integration problems, and put in place hardware and software to perform automated system-level regression testing.

As a development tools engineer you will develop scripts to automate and control equipment and hardware. Develop scripts and tools (command line, GUI etc) for internal use. Work closely with firmware engineers in developing tools to autogenerate code (C and Rust).

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely…

• Put together new hardware and firmware for the first time
• Solve integration problems and create automated system-level regression testing
• Work side by side with your counterparts in EE, ME, FW, and Systems to release high-quality features with extensive regression testing
• Ensure the system meets its requirements and this behavior is robust across all corner cases
• Create test plans and perform root cause analysis
• Define and implement hardware in the loop testing
• Define and develop scripts to autogenerate C /Rust code.
• Develop scripts & GUI (Python /QT) tools for internal use.

Desired Skills

• Windows, Mac and Linux platform experience
• Strong skills in Python related to scripts, control of devices etc.
• Good understanding of C programming language in the interests of code generation tool development.
• Rust programming experience is a benefit.
• At least a minimum understanding of CI/CD pipeline and data analysis tools (Jenkins, AWS, Grafana)
• Ability to make things work, and a drive to break them
• Demonstrated excellence in debugging complicated system-level behavior at the crossroads of electrical engineering and firmware
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and the ability to smoothly work cross cross-functionally
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Fluent in scripting/automation using Python
• Experience with hardware in the loop testing
• Able to read electrical schematics and embedded C code is a benefit.
• Experience with BMS, batteries, and power electronics desired
• Experience with CAN, RF, and PLC communications desired
• BS in CS, EE, or equivalent

Benefits

We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
• Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Our DE&I Philosophy

Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $120,000 - $190,000 USD.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.