Engineer II, Embedded Software Test

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a dedicated firmware verification engineer to enhance product development through rigorous testing and validation of metering products. The role involves defining comprehensive test strategies and collaborating closely with development teams.

Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience in embedded systems and a background in electrical engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced communication protocols and testing methodologies in a fast-paced environment in Karnataka, India.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of working experience in embedded systems - Firmware testing, metering domain.
• Proven experience in firmware verification and validation.
• Hands-on experience with operation of 3Ph Source like MTE, Fluke, Omicron.

Responsibilities

• Define and contribute to test specifications and test plans.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize testing processes.
• Perform thorough regression testing to ensure firmware stability.

Skills

Firmware verification and validation

Test automation tools and scripting

Problem-solving skills

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, results‑driven professional who is passionate about product feature testing in R&D product development environment. In this role, you will contribute to the verification and validation of electricity metering product’s which includes advanced communication protocols.

As a key representative of Integration / Verification / Validation, you will:

• Define or contribute to test specification / test plans and test strategies (unit / integration, system and Regression Test).
• Analyze test results with scrum teams and provide inputs for development team.
• Contribute to identifying and resolving firmware-related issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our products throughout their lifecycle.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the firmware development team to define comprehensive test strategies that cover functional, performance, and reliability aspects of the firmware.
• Define, develop and execute test cases across various stages of the product development life cycle which includes functional testing, integration, system and regression testing for Metering Product.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts to optimize testing efficiency and enhance test coverage, with a focus on automated system firmware testing.
• Perform thorough regression testing to ensure new firmware changes do not introduce defects into existing functionalities.
• Implement robust verification frameworks to identify and analyse defects while meeting functional, security, and real-time performance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize testing processes, focusing on seamless hardware-software integration and adherence to industry standards.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on product quality and field issues.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and resolve roadblocks.
• Design, implement, and test new products, as well as improve existing products.
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Identify, investigate, and report firmware defects using issue tracking systems, such as JIRA, and proficiently manage the end-to-end defect lifecycle.
• Continuously research and explore emerging testing methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of firmware verification and validation processes.
• Oversee communication protocol testing (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee).

Requirements

• Proven experience in firmware verification and validation in embedded system - Metering Product’s.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, V-model, and Agile practices.
• Exposure to test automation tools and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, Robot framework).
• Knowledge on Metrology Standard and Compliance.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JAMA, JIRA).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hands on experience in operation of 3Ph Source like MTE, Fluke, Omicron independently.
• Basic knowledge in Cyber Security.

External English Qualifications: Qualifications - External

• Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering, Power System.
• 4-7 years of working experience in embedded system – Firmware testing, metering domain / electrical related product verification.