Embedded Systems Test Engineer: Real-Time Grid Validation

Ralliant; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking engineers to validate embedded systems in real-time, industrial environments. You will work on hardware and software platforms, automated validation, and HIL simulations.

The role involves designing test plans for hardware components, developing automated test tools, performing integration testing, and supporting regulatory tests across CE, UL, IEC, and EMC standards. Strong analytical skills and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded systems validation, hardware verification, or test automation
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, digital and analogue electronics, and electrical engineering principles
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive high‑performance validation strategies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Validate embedded systems across hardware, firmware, networking, and software layers
• Design, develop, and execute test plans for hardware components integrated with firmware and software
• Develop automated test tools, test frameworks, and simulation environments for hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and system‑level testing
• Perform integration testing across hardware, firmware, networking, and application software layers
• Support regulatory and compliance testing activities (CE, UL, IEC, IEEE, EMC)
• Investigate and root‑cause complex system issues using electrical test equipment, protocol analysis tools, network monitoring tools, and system logs
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust product validation and long‑term reliability
• Use Agile Scrum methodologies to support validation activities, continuous improvement, and product quality initiatives

Skills

Embedded systems validation

Hardware verification

Test automation

Python

C#

LabVIEW

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Git

Wireshark

Job description

Ralliant is seeking engineers to validate embedded systems in real-time, industrial environments. You will work on hardware and software platforms, automated validation, and HIL simulations.

The role involves designing test plans for hardware components, developing automated test tools, performing integration testing, and supporting regulatory tests across CE, UL, IEC, and EMC standards. Strong analytical skills and independent work are essential.