Firmware Validation & Verification

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Validation & Verification Engineer to support testing and validation of embedded electrical and power management products. The role involves hardware, firmware, system‑level validation, test automation, compliance testing, and defect analysis in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and test procedures.
• Perform hardware, firmware, and system‑level testing, including black‑box and white‑box testing.
• Develop and maintain Python‑based test automation.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and communication issues.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and defect verification.
• Support product compliance and functional safety testing.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams.

Required Skills

• Hardware
  • Schematic‑level understanding of analog circuits, digital circuits, and power systems.
  • Proficiency with digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and waveform/function generators.
• Firmware & Software Testing
  • Python programming.
  • C/C++ knowledge.
  • Experience with debuggers and understanding of software architecture.
  • Black‑box and white‑box testing.
  • Test framework development, test plan creation, and execution.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Knowledge of UL standards.
  • Functional safety testing.
  • Experience in compliance‑driven testing environments.
• Communication Protocols
  • TCP/IP, Modbus, I²C, SPI, SCI/UART, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi‑Fi.
• System Skills
  • Hardware troubleshooting.
  • System integration testing.
  • Root‑cause analysis.
  • Requirement‑based test development.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with protection curves, Rogowski coils, and current transformers (CT).
• Knowledge of GOOSE communication and automatic transfer systems (ATS).
• Background with circuit breakers and protection products.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 4–5 years of experience in embedded systems testing, product validation, or V&V engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment.
• Experience with power management, electrical protection, or industrial control products is highly desirable.