Grid Protection Validation Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Validation Engineer to perform testing on protection and control schemes for grid automation. The role demands over 5 years of experience in embedded firmware testing and familiarity with tools like Omicron CMC2/356. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in both manual and automated testing. This position offers a 6-month contract based in Stafford.

Qualifications

• Understanding and testing protection systems for electrical grid components.
• Familiarity with IEC61850 communication standard is a plus.
• Experience as a Commission Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review test plans and validation reports.
• Create test setups using IEDs and Power System Simulators.
• Perform both manual and automated testing.

Skills

Testing protection & control schemes

Strong analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of 5+ years in embedded firmware testing

Tools

Omicron CMC2/356

Jira

Bugzilla

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Validation Engineer to perform testing on protection and control schemes for grid automation. The role demands over 5 years of experience in embedded firmware testing and familiarity with tools like Omicron CMC2/356. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in both manual and automated testing. This position offers a 6-month contract based in Stafford.