Engineer - Embedded SW Quality Test

Job Description Summary

This position is part of the R&D Validation and Verification (V&V) team. The R&D team is responsible for designing, implementing, and testing embedded software for protection and control applications, primarily in the electrical transmission industry.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work on NPI and LCS release projects for GE Grid Solutions MICOM protection relays.
• Develop a deep knowledge of power industry protection functions.
• Learn and apply processes and tools used by the Test Engineering team.
• Author and review test plans and V&V reports, providing estimation, planning, and execution of tests for various product releases.
• Test and verify the operation of new and existing software features and IED configuration tools, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Implement final test procedures and produce validation test reports and relevant documentation.
• Write test cases in the automation framework.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the automation framework for required features.
• Document and present automation tool design and test results according to V&V policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of embedded software testing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of electronic engineering fundamentals, power system protection, substation communications, substation automation, and SCADA.
• Experience with GE protection relays, especially UR and UR+ platforms.
• Hands-on experience with systems designed using industrial communication protocols and standards such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEEE 1588, and Ethernet communications.
• Ability to learn and apply test tools such as protocol analyzers and software simulation applications.
• Experience in designing, developing, and deploying automated test tools for substation communication applications.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Xray, Confluence, Git, and other industry tools.

• Capacity to listen, understand, and synthesize end-user requirements in a multicultural environment.
• High energy, self-starter with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to establish a sense of urgency to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong team player who fosters good working relationships with other functional areas.
• Familiarity with fundamental program tools and processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex embedded software applications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Note:
  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.