Firmware Validation & Verification

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, PA

    Description

    Job Description & Skill Requirement:
    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.
    • Conduct 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:

    o Analog circuits.
    o Digital circuits.
    o Power systems.

    • Experience using:

    o Digital Multimeters (DMM).
    o Oscilloscopes.
    o Logic Analyzers.
    o Waveform/Function Generators.
    Firmware & Software Testing :

    • Python programming.
    • C/C++ knowledge.
    • Experience with debuggers.
    • Understanding of software architecture.
    • Black-box and White-box testing.
    • Test framework development.
    • Test plan creation and execution.
    • Knowledge of UL standards.
    • Functional Safety testing.
    • 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

    • Protection Curves.
    • Rogowski Coils.
    • Current Transformers (CT).
    • GOOSE Communication.
    • Automatic Transfer Systems (ATS).
    • Circuit breakers and protection products experience.

    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.

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