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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Work on NPI and LCS release projects for GE Grid Solutions MICOM protection relays.
• Develop a deep knowledge of power industry protection functions.
• Learn and apply processes and tools used by the Test Engineering team.
• Author and review test plans and V&V reports, providing estimation, planning, and execution of tests for various product releases.
• Test and verify the operation of new and existing software features and IED configuration tools, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Implement final test procedures and produce validation test reports and relevant documentation.
• Write test cases in the automation framework.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the automation framework for required features.
• Document and present automation tool design and test results according to V&V policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of embedded software testing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of electronic engineering fundamentals, power system protection, substation communications, substation automation, and SCADA.
• Experience with GE protection relays, especially UR and UR+ platforms.
• Hands-on experience with systems designed using industrial communication protocols and standards such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEEE 1588, and Ethernet communications.
• Ability to learn and apply test tools such as protocol analyzers and software simulation applications.
• Experience in designing, developing, and deploying automated test tools for substation communication applications.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Xray, Confluence, Git, and other industry tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Capacity to listen, understand, and synthesize end-user requirements in a multicultural environment.
• High energy, self-starter with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to establish a sense of urgency to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong team player who fosters good working relationships with other functional areas.
• Familiarity with fundamental program tools and processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex embedded software applications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills..

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