Software / Firmware QA System Test Engineer

GE Vernova Inc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova as a System Test Engineer and contribute to the Green Energy transition. In this role, you will test and develop monitoring equipment for electricity distribution, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure product performance and functionality. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Experience in testing and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for all system test activities within the R&D environment.
• Testing complex embedded software systems.
• Develop tools and test setups to automate testing.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Test Plan creation

Strong inter-personal skills

Excellent report writing

Ability to present complex data

Education

Good numerate/science focused degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

The technology domain area is class leading diagnostic and monitoring equipment for electricity distribution, including Dissolved Gas Analysis, high speed FPGA based monitoring electronics and the software infrastructure necessary to build a distributed monitoring environment for a variety of worldwide customers.

As the Systems under test contain both Software and Hardware sub-systems, which are designed in-house; the System Test Engineer role is within a multidisciplinary environment.

In this role, you will involve the setup and configuration of the equipment in our on-site Lab as listed below and this will be an onsite role based in Lisburn.

As the System Test Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing requirements and for verifying that the products fulfil their functional and performance requirements by test.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Focal point for all system test activities within the R&D environment.
• Testing complex embedded software systems (both black box and white box).
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our products to provide a user / customer perspective to aid the software development process.
• Plan test step-ups based on specific use cases and technical requirements, in addition to defining efficient test strategies and necessary test infrastructure.
• Work in close cooperation with developers for analysing bugs, key requirements, and test/system aspects.
• Provide feedback to development team to improve design.
• Develop tools and test setups to automate testing for rapid release schedules.
• Evaluate field issues and propose solutions.

Types of Testing:

• Graphical user interface testing.
• Usability testing.
• Software performance testing.
• Compatibility testing.
• Security testing.
• Regression testing.
• Installation testing.
• Recovery testing.

Essential Requirements:

• A good numerate/science focused degree including (but not limited to) Mathematics, Physics, Engineering and Computer Science.
• Strong knowledge of Test Plan creation and Test case creation.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills.
• Excellent report writing & presentation skills.
• Ability to present complex data clearly with meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Able to plan and prioritise own work and deliverables.
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools (word, excel, PowerPoint).

Essential Electronic Requirements:

• Testing, adjusting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment with apparatus such as Signal generators, Multi-metres, Oscilloscopes, Oil Line connections and Oil bottle setups.
• Setting up unit configurations by changing PCB boards, add-on modules, daughter boards and plugin boards to manually change unit specifications.
• Enforcing strict health and safety regulations and ensuring lab is kept clean and tidy including oil spills and basic housekeeping.
• Hands on work with DIN rails, wire looms, electrical/electronic wiring, and crimping.
• Communication within teams to find out what is needed for laboratory equipment setups.
• Using Command Line and SSH to directly connect to units and trouble shoot problems within the system.
• Upgrading and downgrading units to the correct firmware versions using multiple upgrade paths.
• Working within a ticketed KANBAN systems to pick up work that is needed for every unit setup.
• Working and liaising with international multi-disciplinary teams that are off-site.
• Ability to use signal generators/oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Ability to read Bill of Materials (BOMs) and wiring diagrams for work done within units.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to write detailed and easy to follow work instructions.

Desirable Criteria:

• Automation expertise (Python, Robot Framework, Jenkins).
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using Python.
• Electrical / Electronics Background.
• Working knowledge of the agile software development life cycle.
• Familiarity with Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Confluence and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with JIRA.

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No