System Test Specialist - IEC 61850

GE-Vernova-; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE-Vernova- seeks a System Testing Engineer to design and execute advanced testing for substation automation and protection systems, focusing on IEC 61850 (Edition 2.1) with AI-assisted workflows. You will craft high-coverage test suites, automate scripts, and drive defect analysis across multi-vendor relays.

The role emphasizes top-down engineering, AI-driven testing, and rigorous documentation to support certification and delivery in a modern, AI-enabled testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–6 years hands-on experience with IEC 61850 (Edition 2 & 2.1) and substation automation.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting systems with multi-vendor IEDs/Relays.
• Proficiency in Python or Shell and test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect comprehensive, high-coverage test suites for complex protection logic.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to speed test cycles.
• Manage defect lifecycle from identification to validation.
• Apply AI-driven tools for test design, script generation, and defect analysis.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of logs and protocol traces to resolve issues.

Skills

IEC 61850

Substation automation

AI-driven testing

Test automation scripting

Log analysis

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Shell

SCL configurations

Multi-vendor IEDs/Relays testing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The System Testing Engineer is a specialist-level individual contributor responsible for executing and driving advanced system testing activities for substation automation and protection systems. This role centers on IEC 61850 (Edition 2.1), top-down engineering, and multi-vendor relay interoperability, with a modern mandate to integrate AI-agentic workflows into the testing lifecycle.

Job Description

Core Focus: Test Strategy & Execution

• Test Case Design:Architect comprehensive, high-coverage test suites for complex protection and control logic.
• Automation Scripting:Develop and maintain robust automation scripts to enhance test cycle speed and consistency.
• Defect Tracking:Perform rigorous defect lifecycle management, from identification and root cause analysis to final validation.

AI-Driven Testing Workflow & Skills

• Requirements to Tests:Generate accurate test cases and automation scripts directly from technical requirements using AI-powered tools.
• Validation:Review and validate AI-generated automation scripts for accuracy, maintainability, and standard compliance.
• Defect Intelligence:Utilize AI-driven tools for automated defect triage, trend analysis, and comprehensive summarization of complex system issues.
• Exploratory Testing:Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to conduct AI-guided exploratory testing to uncover edge-case defects.

Technical Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting:Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for IEC 61850 inquiries. Perform deep-dive analysis of communication logs (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and relay event records to resolve multi-vendor integration challenges.
• Technical Collaboration:Review communication matrices and SCL configurations to identify design gaps early.
• Documentation:Maintain detailed, audit-ready test evidence and documentation for project certification and delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Domain Expertise:3 to 6 yearsdeep hands-on experience withIEC 61850 (Edition 2 & 2.1)and substation automation/protection systems.
• Integration Skills:Proven experience in testing and troubleshooting systems with multi-vendor IEDs/Relays.
• Automation & Scripting:Proficiency in scripting (Python, Shell, or similar) and experience with test automation frameworks.
• AI Competency:Demonstrated ability to apply AI based tools for test design, script generation, and defect analysis. Strong command of prompt engineering to drive technical workflows.
• Analytical Ability:Exceptional skill in log analysis, protocol trace interpretation, and root-cause identification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in power systems, protection and control, or digital substation engineering.
• Experience with SCL engineering and IEC 61850 system configuration tools.
• Experience managing complex test environments and high-volume defect tracking in a specialist capacity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes