Lead Software Test Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead I&C Software Test & Tooling Engineer will develop and maintain embedded software support tools for testing and simulations. This role focuses on work planning, technical approach, design assurance, and execution excellence within the GVH nuclear energy business. You will create automated testing applications, simulators, and collaborate with hardware and plant system teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain embedded software test tools
- Develop automated testing applications and simulators
- Define project work plans and technical approaches
- Ensure documentation and process compliance
Required Skills
- Python scripting and automation
- Embedded C development and debugging
- HIL testing and hardware interfacing
- GUI application development (Tkinter)
- Software verification and validation
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design and execute engineering support tools with common toolsets and User Interface development tools.
- Take direction from a Technical Leader on the Engineering Support to define project work with the proper priority and strategy.
- Create product communications simulators on assigned projects.
- Create automated testing applications with the appropriate hardware.
- Utilize prior experience in Automated Testing and Simulation to provide leading edge technologies tools.
- Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
- Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
- Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
- Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline.
- Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 5+ years experience in software development and/or test engineering for embedded systems.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python for tooling, scripting, and test automation.
- 2+ years of experience developing GUI applications using Tkinter (or other GUI experience).
- 2+ years of experience working with embedded C code, including building, testing, and debugging.
- 3 years of experience designing and executing unit, integration, system, and HIL tests (Experience interfacing with hardware/HIL environments).
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
- Familiarity with safety-critical standards and software verification & validation practices in regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, rail, medical devices, automotive).
- Familiarity with testing oriented Python libraries (e.g., pySerial, PyModbus, periphery, pandas).
- Experience with Python UI RAD tools, particularly Pygubu.
- Knowledge of common test frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest, C unit test frameworks).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools.
- Prior experience leading small technical teams or acting as a technical focal point.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear technical documentation and user guides.
- Experience working in a structured development environment.