Role Summary/Purpose
The Firmware Test and Automation Engineer will report to the Firmware QA Manager and work within a Scaled Agile Scrum environment. In this role, they will collaborate with the Scrum development team and product management team to design and execute both manual and automated test solutions for product releases.
You will work among a talented and motivated R&D team, applying technologies such as On-line Dissolved Gas Measurement (DGA), Bushing Measurement (Tan Delta and Capacitance), Partial Discharge (PD) detection (UHF & Electrical) and Fast Transient measurement.
The team’s scope is unique, spanning fundamental research into new measurement technologies through to the development and deployment of advanced cloud-based Industrial Internet solutions.Job Description
Role Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and execute manual and automated tests across the GE product fleet to ensure functionality, quality, and robustness.
- Identify opportunities to improve and automate the testing process, including evaluating and selecting appropriate tools.
- Develop automated test frameworks using Python, Robot Framework, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Implement test automation where appropriate to improve efficiency, repeatability, coverage, and accuracy.
- Methodically review user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
- Create detailed, well-structured, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Ensure traceability between requirements and test cases.
- Identify, recommend, and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of QA test execution.
- Work closely with the Scrum development team to perform smoke and regression testing in a timely manner, using both manual and automated methods.
- Assist with the prioritization and analysis of reported defects, and collaborate with development teams to support timely resolution.
- Verify that firmware defects have been resolved.
- Triage and analyze test results.
- Participate in peer reviews of test designs and scripts.
- Maintain accurate records of test results for release documentation, and prepare test and release reports as needed.
- Maintain a repository of software and firmware release artifacts.
- Capture debug output and stack traces to help developers identify and resolve the root causes of firmware defects.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing team environment.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the QA Manager and Embedded Software Leader.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline or equivalent.
- Extensive experience as a Firmware test and automation engineer.
- Designed and maintained a complete test automation framework
- Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Hands on experience in testing microservices in a docker environment.
- Extensive hands on experience with Python and Robot-Framework.
- Familiarity with Jenkins.
- Familiarity with test automation framework such as Selenium.
- Competent in use of configuration management tools preferably github
- Planning and organizing skills
Desired Criteria
- Understanding of embedded systems and environments
- Preferably hands-on experience with PyCharm or VS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline.
- Experience of Linux Operating system
- Familiarity with HP ALM Quality Centre and Rally/JIRA
- Ability to use signal generators and oscilloscope
- Ability to understand mechanical and electronic systems
- Enthusiastically research new tools and testing processes.
- Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members.
- Ability to design and construct electronic hardware simulators
- Experience in automation and manual testing of both DGA900 family, Bushing Monitoring (BMT) and Hydran Component/Integration testing
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Extensive experience as a Firmware test and automation engineer
- Designed and maintained a complete test automation framework
- Hands on experience in testing microservices in a docker environment
- Extensive hands on experience with Python and Robot Framework
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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