Test Engineer

Are you interested in working with the World’s leading AI-powered Quality Engineering Company? Ready to advance your career, team up with global thought leaders across industries and make a difference every day? Join us at Qualitest!

We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our growing team in United States!

Key Responsibilities:
Test Design & Execution:

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases based on system requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing across DER components and subsystems.

System & Protocol Validation:

• Validate communication between DER assets and grid systems using protocols such as IEEE 2030.5, Modbus, DNP3, and OpenADR.
• Verify conformance to interconnection and grid code standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, CA Rule 21).

Automation & Tools:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry tools or custom frameworks.
• Support continuous integration and testing pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Defect Reporting & Analysis:

• Document and track defects, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Maintain comprehensive test logs, status updates, and traceability matrices.

Performance & Security Testing:

• Conduct basic load, latency, and failover testing.
• Assist in testing security configurations and ensuring data integrity and communication encryption where applicable.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with system architects, developers, and QA leads to align on testing objectives.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and technical review sessions.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 3+ years in system, software, or hardware testing, preferably in the energy, utilities, or embedded systems space.
• Experience testing distributed systems or IoT/edge devices is a strong plus.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with DER systems, power systems communication protocols, and grid integration standards.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with tools such as Wireshark, Postman, Selenium, or SCADA test environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional and agile environments.

Must Have:

• Network testing experience.
• Utilities testing (preferably Exelon) exp.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with DERMS, inverter simulators, or HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in operational technology (OT).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (FERC, NERC CIP, IEEE).

Benefits:
Why QualiTest?

• Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace – we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences. We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities. Local and global opportunities – we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career.
• Clear view of your career and progression with the company – Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 – tripled our employees base – we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us.
• Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers. Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan.
• Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate.
• Never stop experimenting and learning with QCraft – our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more.
• Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym!
• Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program’s. Refer and earn – tap your network for net-worth.
• We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers’ achievements.
• Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless!
• A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $80,000 - $95,000.
• Intrigued to find more about us?

Visit our website at https://www.qualitestgroup.com/
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