Firmware Validation & Verification

    Highlights

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems & Computer Science. We are seeking a hands-on Validation & Verification Engineer to support testing and validation of embedded electrical and power management products.

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    LocationPittsburgh, PA

    Description

    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.

    • 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.
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems & Computer Science.

    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
    • 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.

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