Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Test QA Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including hardware design, systems engineering, software development, and program management—to ensure the delivery of high-quality embedded products for global markets. You will be responsible for designing and executing test strategies, validating embedded firmware, and evaluating protection relay and networking products from a customer-centric perspective.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring product reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
This position is based in Markham (Ontario),
on‑site .
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for embedded software (firmware) features and systems.
- Perform verification and validation (V&V) activities, including functional, integration, and application-level testing.
- Conduct regression testing to ensure new features and bug fixes do not introduce defects.
- Analyze system behavior,
capture logs , and troubleshoot application crashes or unexpected results. - Document, track, and manage defects using tools such as Jira , ensuring timely resolution and closure.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test strategies, QA methodologies, and processes based on defined metrics.
- Validate communication protocols and networking functionality in embedded systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on requirements, test coverage, and product quality.
- Provide technical insights and propose solutions to improve product performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with applicable QA standards and testing best practices .
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in embedded software/firmware testing and QA
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration) and test case design
- Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira) and full defect lifecycle management
- Ability to perform log analysis, debugging, and root cause investigation
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals , including switches, VLANs, and routers
- Experience with protection relay and communication protocols , including IEC 61850 (GOOSE, reporting), IEC 61850-9-2LE, IEC 61869-9, Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-103
- Familiarity with power systems and electrical substations (preferred)
- Experience in R&D or product development environments
- Knowledge of embedded systems in industrial or power systems applications
- Exposure to test automation or scripting and real-time/industrial communication systems is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
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