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This team of engineers develops innovative monitoring systems used for Grid Monitoring, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), and Generation applications in electrical substations and power plants.\nHere’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies:\nValidation and verification of embedded systems incorporating processors, microcontrollers, Linux-based platforms, and analog/digital I/O subsystems.\nDesign, development, and execution of test plans for hardware components integrated with firmware and software.\nDevelopment of automated test tools, test frameworks, and simulation environments for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level testing.\nExecution of integration testing across hardware, firmware, networking, and application software layers.\nSupport for regulatory and compliance testing activities, including CE, UL, IEC, IEEE, EMC, and environmental verification.\nInvestigation and root-cause analysis of complex system issues using electrical test equipment, protocol analysis tools, network monitoring tools, and system logs.\nCollaboration with hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust product validation and long-term reliability.\nUse of Agile Scrum methodologies to support validation activities, continuous improvement, and product quality initiatives.\n\nQualifications\nThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.\nIndustry experience, including at least three years in embedded systems validation, hardware verification, or test automation within a laboratory or production environment.\nStrong understanding of embedded systems, digital and analogue electronics, and electrical engineering principles.\nExperience developing automated test solutions using scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar.\nAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive high-performance validation strategies.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and technical communication skills.\n\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with cabinet wiring, electrical safety, circuit protection, and industrial control systems.\nHands-on experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and other laboratory instrumentation for verification and validation activities.\nExperience with networking equipment, managed Ethernet switches, GPS, PTP, NTP, or other precision timing technologies.\nExperience troubleshooting network communications using packet capture and analysis tools such as Wireshark.\nExperience with industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and related testing methodologies.\nExperience developing automated test harnesses, regression test systems, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.\nFamiliarity with protocol testing tools such as IEC Browser, IED Scout, Modbus Poll, and Modbus Slave.\nExposure to fault location, digital fault recording (DFR), power quality (PQ), synchrophasor (PMU), condition monitoring, or other grid power system applications.\nExperience with Linux-based embedded platforms and use of version control tools such as Git.\nKnowledge of serial communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, or RS-485.\nExposure to cybersecurity testing, vulnerability assessment, secure communications protocols, or IEC 62443 requirements would be advantageous.\nAbout Ralliant\nRalliant stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life-faster, smarter, and more reliably.\nOur high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. From power generation and transmission to industrial automation and critical infrastructure, our technologies help customers monitor, protect, and optimize their most valuable assets.\nAt Ralliant, we’re building the future together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.\n#LI-SM1","description_format":"text","description_chars":4471,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T21:16:28Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":9,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.318,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":80,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-03T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ralliant-embedded-system-test-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ralliant-embedded-system-test-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-04T03:03:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4646,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":354,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z"}}}