Senior Embedded Systems Verification Engineer

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Critical Power Solutions Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Embedded Systems Verification Sr. Engineer. The role can be hybrid, with relocation available and up to ~10% travel.

You will develop and execute test plans, create automation scripts, and verify firmware across HiL/MiL/SiL environments, ensuring compliance with UL/IEC, contributing to safe UPS and power electronics products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 2+ years embedded firmware experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year embedded firmware experience.
• Experience testing power electronics, UPS systems, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases for embedded firmware functionality.
• Create and maintain test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Develop test automation scripts using Python/Java/C# to improve coverage.
• Execute tests across HiL, MiL, and SiL environments.
• Perform regression, integration, and system testing throughout firmware lifecycle.
• Verify compliance with UL, IEC, CE, EMI/EMC and safety requirements.
• Contribute to CI/CD test automation and provide test status to stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Project management

Electrical safety

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Robot Framework

CI/CD pipelines

JIRA

Azure DevOps

DOORS

GitLab

Zephyr

Job description

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division (CPS) is seeking an Embedded Systems Verification Sr. Engineer. This position can be based on a hybrid basis in Raleigh, NC. Relocation is available to Raleigh. Minimal travel may be required (~10%).

The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, surge protection devices (SPD), batteries, Power distribution, monitoring/metering equipment and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our employees deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

What you’ll do:

This role is responsible for supporting design testing, lab setup, and design verification and validation (V&V) of embedded and application software for Critical Power Solutions technology development projects, including UPS and power conversion products. The position supports the development and execution of test plans for engineering and commissioning testing in the engineering lab and contributes to the safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of engineering laboratory environments at Eaton Raleigh.

In role you will:

• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases to validate embedded firmware functionality, performance, and load requirements.
• Create, maintain, and update test plans, test procedures, and test documentation based on evolving requirements and test results.
• Develop and support test automation scripts and frameworks using Python, Java, and/or C# to improve test efficiency and coverage.
• Execute automated and manual tests across Hardware in the Loop (HiL), Model in the Loop (MiL), and Software in the Loop (SiL) environments.
• Perform regression testing, integration testing, system testing, and quality assurance testing throughout the firmware development lifecycle.
• Verify compliance with applicable standards including UL, IEC, CE, CSA, EMI/EMC, and relevant product safety requirements.
• Contribute to test automation execution within CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous testing and faster feedback to development teams.
• Run automated test suites for functional, regression, and system level firmware validation and analyze test results.
• Identify test failures, document defects with clear reproduction steps, and collaborate with firmware and systems engineers to support root cause analysis.
• Use standard defect tracking and test management tools to log, track, and verify issue resolution.
• Support verification of embedded control software for UPS and critical power systems, including communication interfaces and real time behavior.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and test reviews to ensure test coverage and understanding of system behavior.
• Document test execution results and provide clear test reports and status updates to project stakeholders.
• Follow established test processes, automation standards, and best practices, while suggesting incremental improvements.
• Support product qualification and customer release testing by executing assigned validation test cases.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of verification artifacts, such as design verification test plans and test reports.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams including firmware, hardware, systems, and manufacturing engineers.
• Estimate testing effort for assigned tasks and communicate progress, risks, and issues to project leads.
• Continuously enhance technical skills in embedded testing, automation tools, and lab environments through hands on work and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in embedded firmware, OR
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of one (1) years of relevant experience in embedded firmware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing power electronics, UPS systems, battery systems, power supplies, protection relays, industrial controls, PLCs, DCS systems, or similar embedded electrical products.
• Experience leading verification activities for electrical or power electronics products.
• Experience with LabVIEW/TestStand architectures and automated test equipment.
• Experience with Robot Framework and CI/CD-based test automation.
• Experience with network enabled communication protocols, message queues, and databases
• Experience using requirements management, defect tracking, and configuration management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, DOORS, Jama, GitLab, Zephyr, or equivalent platforms.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of formal test procedures and reports
• Ability to manage tasks and processes required to execute testing activities efficiently
• Demonstrated awareness of safety and risk considerations associated with electrical products and high power testing
• Self motivated, proactive, detail oriented, and safety focused, with the ability to overcome obstacles and meet project schedules
• Flexibility to work varying hours during test execution, as required

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