Validation and Verification Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Verification and Validation Engineer to test HVDC Control Systems software. You will design test cases, execute tests, and report results while communicating issues to the engineering teams.

The role emphasizes adherence to the V-Model, risk awareness, and continuous improvement. Applicants should hold an engineering degree with power systems knowledge and be proficient with Jira, test tools, and analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with power systems / power electronics or HVDC knowledge.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, especially the V-Model.
• Problem solving skills to support test issues, plus lab setup and debugging abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines while ensuring safety, quality and engineering integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and create test cases against software requirements.
• Execute tests and report results clearly.
• Communicate failures to respective engineering functions.
• Understand project milestones and ensure testing is planned accordingly.
• Support continuous improvement through tooling and process enhancements.
• Promote a standard product methodology and re-use solutions to reduce delivery time and cost.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Requirements understanding

SDLC knowledge (V-Model)

Deadline management

Education

Engineering degree in power systems / power electronics

Tools

Jira

Test management tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PSCAD

MATLAB

RSCAD

PSS/E

MATCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Verification and Validation Engineer ensures the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by creating and carrying out tests on our Controls Software to ensure that we have built the software right and that we have built the right software.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and create test cases against software requirements
• Carry out execution of tests and provide clear reporting of results
• Clearly communicate details of failures to the respective engineering functions
• Understand the key milestones in the project plan, ensure that the plan correctly provisions for the required testing activities.
• Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders
• Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle especially the V-Model
• Problem solving skills to support test issues especially lab setup and debugging skills
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand software requirements
• Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution
• Must be flexible with working hours

Desired characteristics:

• Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Jira
• Experience with test management tools
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Knowledge of HVDC control systems, protection and sequencing strategy
• Knowledge of HVDC station equipment and interlocking design
• Experience in PSCAD/RSCAD Dynamic Performance Studies
• Knowledge of Line Commutation Converters (LCC) or Voltage Source Converters (VSC)
• Knowledge of system tools like MATCAD, PSCAD, PSS/E, RSCAD and MATLAB etc
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP
• Experience working in HVDC industry

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes