Senior Engineer I, Embedded Software Test
- Source: LinkedIn
- Schneider Electric
- On-site
- Bengaluru
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer I – Embedded Software Test to join our global engineering team in Bangalore. This role focuses on integration, verification, and cybersecurity validation of next-generation Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions .
You will ensure product quality and security through robust test design, automation, system-level validation, and cybersecurity testing across hardware, firmware, and software components . Working in an Agile environment , you will contribute to release readiness, system reliability, and secure product deployment .
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze requirements and design specifications to ensure complete test and security coverage
- Design and develop test cases, including security test scenarios, using standard templates
- Build, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks and scripts
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Perform:
- Functional, Integration, Regression, and Performance testing
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Cybersecurity testing such as vulnerability assessment, threat validation, and secure communication testing
- Execute test runs, analyze results, and generate comprehensive reports including security findings
- Identify, log, track, and validate functional and security defects
- Validate secure boot, authentication, encryption, and access control mechanisms
- Collaborate with design and development teams to integrate security-by-design principles
- Participate in release readiness and go/no-go decisions, including cybersecurity risk assessments
- Support test planning, estimation, and scheduling, including security testing scope
- Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, automation scripts, and security requirements
- Support certification and compliance activities (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or similar)
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in product/system testing in an R&D environment
- Hands-on experience testing integrated systems (hardware + firmware + software)
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3+ years of experience in test automation, using:
- Python or similar scripting languages
- Tools like Selenium, TestStand, or equivalent
Testing & Cybersecurity Expertise
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Strong understanding of:
- Functional, Regression, Integration, and Performance testing
- Black-box testing methodologies
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Cybersecurity testing fundamentals, including:
- Vulnerability scanning
- Basic penetration testing concepts
- Secure communication validation (TLS, certificates)
- Authentication and authorization testing
Core Competencies
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
- Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
- Experience in security defect analysis and mitigation validation
- Exposure to test planning, estimation, and release coordination
- Familiarity with secure development lifecycle (SDL) practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working in Agile and global team environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with National Instruments TestStand
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Knowledge of industrial communication protocols:
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Modbus/TCP, CAN, Profibus, EtherNet/IP,Profinet
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Understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards, such as:
- IEC 62443
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ISO 27001
- Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite)
- Exposure to IIoT systems, edge devices, and connected platforms
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Certifications such as:
- ISTQB
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Security-related certifications (nice to have)
- Experience in CI/CD integration with security testing (DevSecOps) (nice to have)
Domain Experience (Highly Preferred)
- Experience with industrial automation products, & Digital motor management systems
- Exposure to secure industrial device communication and edge security
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge IIoT and secure Industrial Automation technologies
- Be part of a team driving secure, reliable, and scalable products
- Collaborate with a global engineering organization
- Opportunity to directly influence product quality, security, and release decisions
- Thrive in a dynamic, innovation-driven Agile environment
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Skills
- Python
- selenium
- sdl
- national-instruments
- wireshark
- nessus
- burpsuite
- thrive
