Firmware Validation & Verification

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$90K — $110K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-5 years of experience in embedded systems testing or V&V engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to work independently.
  • Schematic-level understanding of analog, digital circuits, and power systems.
  • Proficient with debugging tools and test automation, especially in Python and C/C++.
  • Familiar with compliance standards and functional safety testing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute validation plans and test cases.
  • Perform hardware, firmware, and system-level testing.
  • Conduct black-box and white-box testing as part of quality assurance.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based test automation frameworks.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to hardware, firmware, and communications.
  • Perform root cause analysis and defect verification to ensure product integrity.
  • Support compliance testing and functional safety assessments.

Benefits

  • Access to a cutting-edge laboratory environment for hands-on engineering work.
  • Encouragement of collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Work with innovative power management and embedded technology products.
Full Job Description
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
We are seeking a hands-on Validation & Verification Engineer to support testing and validation of embedded electrical and power management products. The role involves hardware, firmware, system-level validation, test automation, compliance testing, and defect analysis in a laboratory environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and test procedures
  • Perform hardware, firmware, and system-level testing.
  • Conduct black-box and white-box testing.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based test automation.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and communication issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and defect verification.
  • Support product compliance and functional safety testing.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams.

Required Skills:
Hardware

  • Schematic-level understanding of:

o Analog circuits.
o Digital circuits.
o Power systems.
  • Experience using:

o Digital Multimeters (DMM).
o Oscilloscopes.
o Logic Analyzers.
o Waveform/Function Generators.
Firmware & Software Testing :
  • Python programming.
  • C/C++ knowledge.
  • Experience with debuggers.
  • Understanding of software architecture.
  • Black-box and White-box testing.
  • Test framework development.
  • Test plan creation and execution.
  • Knowledge of UL standards.
  • Functional Safety testing.
  • Compliance-driven testing environments.

Communication Protocols :
  • TCP/IP.
  • Modbus.
  • I2C.
  • SPI.
  • SCI/UART.
  • Bluetooth.
  • Zigbee.
  • Wi-Fi.

System Skills :
  • Hardware troubleshooting.
  • System integration testing.
  • Root cause analysis.
  • Requirement-based test development.

Nice-to-Have
  • Protection Curves.
  • Rogowski Coils.
  • Current Transformers (CT).
  • GOOSE Communication.
  • utomatic Transfer Systems (ATS).
  • Circuit breakers and protection products experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile:
  • 4-5 years of experience in embedded systems testing, product validation, or V&V engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • bility to work independently in a lab environment.
  • Experience with power management, electrical protection, or industrial control products is highly desirable.

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