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Sr. R&D Test Systems Engineer

Voya Energy
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. R&D Test Systems Engineer position at Voya Energy?

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
  • 401(k) plan

Compensation Range: $120K - $179K

Salary : $120,000 - $179,000

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