Mechanical Testing and Certification Engineer

📍 Richmond, CA (on-site)About PegasusPegasus Solar is the fastest-growing provider of proprietary solar mounting hardware and project design software in the U.S. In 2025, we'll manufacture and ship more than 13 million parts — with a Pegasus system installed once per minute.We're a tight-knit, high-impact team driven to accelerate solar deployment by making it simpler, faster, and better. Founded in 2012, Pegasus partners with installers to design and engineer products that improve installation efficiency and long-term reliability. With 180+ patents issued/pending and 500,000 systems installed, we continue to set the standard for innovation and reliability in solar. Our mission is to give installers a better day on the job — and system owners a better product for life.If you're passionate about clean energy, innovation, and scaling world-class hardware, this is where you'll make an impact.What your day looks like:Designing and building custom test fixturesPlanning and executing tests on Pegasus mounting hardware to validate structural performance and reliabilityOwning module certifications end-to-end, keeping Pegasus products certified with new and existing PV modulesHelping manage certification processes with UL and other certification bodiesWorking with our outside PEs on structural reviews and certification documentationWorking alongside our senior test engineer on test planning, execution, and reportingWhat we're looking for:3+ years of experience in mechanical testingStrong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach — troubleshooting a failure to root cause comes naturally to youProficiency in SolidWorks for fixture and test equipment design (required)Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for test plans, data analysis, and certification documentationShop and fabrication skills — CNC, lathe, and welding experience a plusBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)Ability to work in-office at our Richmond, CA headquarters (required)