Lead Engineer - Test & Validation M/F

• Job offer expiration: 08/08/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Asia, India, Bengaluru

• Plan, define, and execute firmware verification and validation (V&V) strategies for monitoring and control hardware used in wind turbine and industrial environments.
• Analyse firmware, system, and product requirements and translate them into clear test plans, test specifications, test cases, validation protocols, acceptance criteria, and requirement traceability.
• Perform firmware verification and validation across unit, integration, system, regression, and release-validation levels, including both manual and automated test execution.
• Develop and execute black-box, white-box, boundary, negative, fault-injection, and robustness tests for embedded firmware features and state machines.
• Test embedded protocols and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS485, Modbus, Ethernet, and service/debug interfaces as applicable to the product.
• Validate firmware behaviour on target hardware including GPIOs, ADC/DAC paths, sensors, timers, communication interfaces, boot behaviour, self-test routines, and error handling.
• Use static-analysis and code-coverage tools to support MISRA C compliance, code-quality checks, and evidence generation for reviews and audits.
• Analyse test results and failures, collect logs and measurements, reproduce issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions with firmware, hardware, design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Must Have Skills & Experience:

• Around 7–10 years of hands-on experience in firmware testing and validation of embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded C, C++, Embedded Linux, firmware debugging on target hardware, and validation of embedded firmware behaviour.
• Good understanding of the V-model lifecycle, requirement-based testing, test-case design, defect lifecycle, and release validation.
• Hands-on experience with unit, integration, black-box, white-box, and regression testing for embedded systems.
• Awareness of MISRA C guidelines and ability to interpret common compliance findings and support closure with firmware developers.
• Experience using version control and issue-tracking tools such as Git, Jira, DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Basic ability to read schematics and understand embedded hardware blocks such as microcontrollers, sensors, power supplies, communication transceivers, and interface circuits.
• Good knowledge of common embedded interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS485/Modbus, USB, and Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, multimeters, power supplies, serial terminals, debuggers, and protocol logs.
• Experience with HIL systems, sensor simulation, automated test benches, environmental test support, or remote validation setups.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
• Good communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work with firmware, hardware, systems, quality, and production teams.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation, including validation reports, datasheets, application notes, and work instructions.

Good to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with wind turbine subsystems, condition monitoring systems (CMS), SCADA interfaces, or industrial automation hardware.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux basics, RTOS concepts, bootloader behavior, firmware upgrade flows, secure boot concepts, or OTA/update validation. 
• Exposure to condition monitoring, vibration sensing, data acquisition systems, industrial control systems, or renewable-energy applications. 
• Basic knowledge of EMC/ESD, environmental, reliability, and certification test support as it relates to firmware behavior and system robustness. 
• Prior experience in a regulated domain (e.g., wind, automotive, industrial and backup products).
   

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) – B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical & Electronics or Related Fields.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong documentation skills.

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.