Validation & Test Lead

About us

Rimac Energy develops the future of power conversion and battery management, extracting the maximum performance potential of battery energy storage systems. We engineer the hardware, software, and intelligence that improve efficiency, usable energy, and lifetime.

Our edge is deep integration - power conversion built into the battery module itself, with batteries, power electronics, software, and thermal management engineered as one system, European-designed and built. We are fast-moving, technically ambitious, and results-driven, and you will work on genuinely complex problems alongside people who care deeply about what they build.

We expect a lot, and we offer a lot: real ownership, real products, and the chance to contribute to technology that pushes the boundaries of what energy systems can do.

About the role

We are looking for a Validation & Test Lead to lead the test and validation efforts at Rimac Energy. This is a hands-on technical engineering role combined with team leadership and direct involvement in the end-to-end testing process - test planning, test rig design and build, test execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.

This role is based at our Witney, Oxfordshire site.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation planning, including DVP, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability

• Work with the wider team to identify applicable engineering standards (including those related to product certification) and translate them into clear test requirements

• Manage and develop the Test and Validation team, including engineers and technicians

• Plan, prioritise, and coordinate internal and external test activities

• Personally support practical testing - test setup, instrumentation, troubleshooting, data collection, and analysis

• Lead functional, performance, safety, environmental, reliability, battery, power electronics, and system-level testing

• Review and approve test plans, procedures, risk assessments, and test reports

• Analyse failures, lead investigations, and coordinate corrective actions and regression testing

• Oversee test rigs, laboratory equipment, calibration, maintenance, and test facility capability

• Report compliance, certification, test progress, technical risks, and product readiness to stakeholders

• Ensure test results are accurate, traceable, controlled, and suitable to support product release and certification

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong experience in product compliance, certification, verification, validation, or testing

• Experience leading engineers, technicians, or complex technical programmes

• Practical experience with electrical, battery, power electronics, or energy storage system testing

• Experience working with certification bodies, test houses, or regulatory organisations

• Strong knowledge of test instrumentation, data acquisition, technical reporting, and requirements traceability

• Ability to interpret standards and convert them into practical engineering activities

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Considered as an Advantage

• Experience in battery energy storage, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, or another safety-critical sector

• Knowledge of IEC, EN, UL, ISO, EMC, electrical safety, battery safety, and grid-connection standards

• Experience with high-voltage systems, battery systems, power converters, test automation, or environmental testing

What We Offer

• Technically challenging, high-impact work on advanced energy storage and power conversion products - from concept through prototype, validation, and production

• A collaborative, cross-functional engineering culture with strong links between mechanical, electrical, controls, software, compliance, CAE, test, supply chain, and manufacturing

• Fast-paced environment where practical problem-solving and initiative are genuinely valued

• Continuous learning and development, with exposure to rapidly evolving energy and power electronics technology

• A friendly, ambitious team that works hard and takes pride in what it builds

• Educational budget – at Rimac Energy, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide an educational budget to support your growth, and we actively encourage you to expand your knowledge and skills.

• Secure your future with confidence – all eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme, helping you invest in long-term financial wellbeing.

• Health protection for you and your family – AXA and Medicash private medical insurance is provided for employees and immediate family members, aligned with policy terms.

• Pet-friendly workplace – we are always on the lookout for new Pawject Managers! You'll be able to bring your pet to work.