Manager, Test Engineering - Boonton, NJ

Hubbell Incorporated; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a seasoned Test Engineering Manager to lead global teams validating power grid automation and substation communication systems. You will own end-to-end test strategy, build geographically distributed teams, and drive quality across hardware, firmware, and software releases that underpin grid reliability.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Firmware, Hardware, and Software Development to ensure test practices meet demanding industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electronics, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in Test Engineering, including at least 2 years in leadership managing multi-site or global teams.
• Deep domain expertise in Power Grid Automation and Substation Communication Systems.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools and test equipment.
• Proven track record designing and scaling test automation for complex embedded or networked systems.
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-10x, TCP/UDP, IEEE 1588/PTP protocols.
• Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop talent across distributed engineering organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; ability to present to executives and customers.
• Preferred: PE license or equivalent certification (desirable).
• Experience with cyber-security testing for OT per IEC 62351 or NERC CIP (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow globally distributed test engineering teams across time zones.
• Define team structure, headcount plans, and hiring roadmaps to meet project demands and scale goals.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and cross-site collaboration.
• Conduct performance reviews, career development conversations, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Partner with site leads to harmonize test practices across regional hubs (e.g., NA, Europe, India).
• Define and own the comprehensive test strategy including Integration, Regression, Smoke, Compliance, and FAT testing.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Product Engineering to improve requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Establish and govern quality gates throughout the product lifecycle, from requirement validation to field deployment.
• Champion shift-left testing and automation-first approaches for regression and protocol conformance.
• Drive test coverage metrics, defect root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Represent test engineering in program reviews and DVR meetings.
• Communicate test status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership with data-driven precision.

Job description

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Seeking a seasoned Test Engineering Manager to lead and scale our global test engineering teams responsible for validating mission-critical power grid automation and substation communication systems.

In this role, you will own the end-to-end test strategy, build high-performing geographically distributed teams, and drive quality excellence across hardware, firmware, and software releases that underpin electrical grid reliability.

This is a high-impact leadership position at the intersection of power systems engineering, telecommunications, and advanced test methodologies. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, System Engineers, Firmware, Hardware and Software Development teams and Field Engineering teams to ensure that deliverables meet the most demanding industry standards.

This is a managerial-level position with at least 4-6 direct reports.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a globally distributed team of test engineers, senior test engineers, and team leads across multiple time zones and geographies.
• Define team structure, headcount plans, and hiring roadmaps to meet project demands and organizational scale goals.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and cross-site collaboration.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, career development conversations, and succession planning for critical roles.
• Partner with site leads to harmonize test practices across regional hubs (e.g., North America, Europe, India).

Test Strategy, Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Define and own the comprehensive test strategy for the UA business including Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Compliance Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Actively participate in Requirements Gathering, Requirements decomposition process to develop robust and holistic test plans.
• Closely work with Product Management and Product Engineering teams to improve weak user stories, weak requirements and vague acceptance criteria.
• Establish and govern quality gates throughout the product development lifecycle, from requirement validation to field deployment.
• Champion a shift-left testing philosophy, embedding test activities earlier in the development cycle to reduce cost and cycle time.
• Drive automation-first approaches for regression, protocol conformance, and performance test suites.
• Oversee test coverage metrics, defect escape analysis, and root cause investigations to continuously improve test effectiveness.
• Act as the primary interface of the Testing team for the Product Management, Systems engineering, Hardware, Firmware and Software development teams.
• Represent test engineering in program reviews, DVR (Design Validation Review) meetings.
• Communicate test status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership with clarity and data-driven precision.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electronics, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Test Engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role overseeing multi-site or global teams.
• Deep domain-expertise in Power Grid Automation and Substation Communication Systems.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools and test equipment.
• Proven track record of designing and scaling test automation frameworks for complex, safety-critical embedded or networked systems.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-10x, TCP/UDP, IEEE 1588/PTP.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop talent across geographically distributed engineering organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to present complex technical topics to executive teams and to internal and external customers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification in electrical engineering.
• Experience with cyber-security testing for operational technology (OT) environments per IEC 62351 or NERC CIP.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.