Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Quality Test

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer focusing on embedded software quality in digital substations for GE Vernova. Responsibilities include V&V strategy ownership and protocol expertise in IEC 61850.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJenkinsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the V&V strategy for IEC 61850 protocol stacks, Sampled Values integration, and digital substation communication features within the Gridbeats ICT/SCT & APS product lines.
Design and deploy scalable, high-efficiency Test Automation Frameworks to validate SCL configurations, MMS/GOOSE/SV messaging, and perform network stress/latency testing.
Serve as the primary technical authority for IEC 61850 (Ed 1/2) implementation. Lead the validation of the full communication stack, ensuring strict adherence to MMS, GOOSE, and Sampled Values (SV) messaging requirements.
Lead project estimation, planning, and execution for NPI and LCS projects. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab) to enable continuous, shift-left validation.
Lead the development of custom automation tools (Playwright, Cyprus, or custom Python-based suites) and utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platforms (e.g., RTDS, OPAL-RT) to verify protection relay behaviour under transient and steady-state conditions.
Partner with global systems engineering teams to translate complex substation requirements into robust, automated, and secure validation suites.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Power Systems, or Computer Science.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded software testing with deep expertise in IEC 61850 (Data models, SCL/CID files, GOOSE, SV, MMS) and IEEE 1588/PTP synchronization.
Experience with CI/CD integration for automated regression testing and exposure to cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443) in mission-critical environments.
Strong understanding of power system protection, SCADA architectures, and experience with real-time power system simulators for HIL testing.
Proven experience with GE Vernova Grid Automation products or comparable advanced protection relay platforms and their associated configuration software.
Proven experience with IEC-61850 configuration tools like IED & System configuration tools.
Proven ability to design/deploy automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, Cyprus, or custom Python-based suites for protocol testing.
Extensive experience validating protection relay performance in a digital process bus architecture, replacing conventional copper wiring with SV (IEC 61850-9-2) and GOOSE-based tripping schemes.
Proven ability to execute complex utility fault scenarios (e.g., evolving faults, high-impedance faults, power swings) using secondary injection kits (e.g., Omicron, Megger) integrated with real-time digital simulators.
Rigorous verification of protection function response times (e.g., differential, distance, and overcurrent) under varying network conditions, specifically measuring the impact of network congestion on GOOSE message delivery and SV stream stability.
Proficiency in setting up "system-level" test environments to verify the seamless exchange of data between IEDs, Merging Units, and station controllers from different manufacturers.
Experience preparing for and executing formal Type Testing and IEC 61850 Conformance Testing, ensuring that all protection algorithms meet defined accuracy and speed requirements under both static and dynamic network environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

Embedded Software TestingIEC 61850 ConfigurationProtocol TestingAutomation Framework DesignNetwork Stress TestingSCL ConfigurationMMS MessagingGOOSE MessagingSV MessagingIEEE 1588/PTP Synchronization