Validation Engineer

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Software Validation Engineer with experience in substation automation, IEC 61850, and software testing. The candidate will be responsible for functional/integration testing, protocol validation, configuration validation, defect analysis, and troubleshooting.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Perform functional, integration, and regression testing of substation automation software.
  • Validate IEC 61850 protocols, including GOOSE, MMS, Reporting, and Sampled Values (SV).
  • Work with IEC 61850 SCL files such as ICD, CID, and SCD.
  • Validate IED configurations, device settings, and communication workflows.
  • Perform log and network/protocol analysis and troubleshoot communication issues.
  • Report, track, and analyze defects in collaboration with development teams.
  • Prepare and execute test cases and validation reports.

  Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Power Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in software testing/validation, protection & automation, embedded systems, or related areas.
  • Good understanding of Substation Automation, SCADA, electrical protection, and IEDs.
  • Strong understanding of IEC 61850 and SCL engineering.
  • Good analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.