Team Lead, System Validation

About Corinex:

At Corinex, we are driving the future of energy with cutting-edge Smart Grid technology. As a global leader in smart grid solutions, we enable utilities to enhance grid visibility, flexibility, and decarbonization- supporting the seamless integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps into the power grid.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Corinex is the market leader in Europe, particularly in Spain, where our Smart Grid solutions are deployed by major DSOs (Distribution System Operators) to improve grid operations. With successful implementations across global markets, our technologies accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, decentralized, and efficient energy infrastructure. Recognized as a key contributor to industry standards and a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner, Corinex is shaping the future of smart energy.

To strengthen our team in Spain, we are seeking an experienced and motivated System Validation Technical Team Lead. 

About the role:

We are looking for a System Validation Tam Lead to join our Valencia R&D team. For this role, we are seeking for an experienced manager. Join a motivated multidisciplinary team running state-of-the-art validation processes for embedded systems, and passionate for automation, efficiency and continuous improvement, where Validation/Test Engineers provide high value to the product development and delivery chains.

The candidate will be integrated into a dynamic, cross-functional, experienced team to develop communication systems for Smart Grid transformation.

This is a Full-time, Permanent remote position that requires a strong background in embedded systems, networking, and software quality assurance. In this role, you will be responsible for the team testing and validating cutting-edge communication and networking solutions. You will work with hardware and software teams to ensure product reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Build up and manage a System Validation Team

Define testing strategies.

Participate in all project stages: definition, design, implementation, hardware/system bring-up and system/product delivery.

Review product/system requirements and specifications.

Design test suites to measure product/system requirements quality indicators (KPIs).

Automate test suites at system level with scripting languages and lab instrumentation APIs.

Support and extend the existing regression system by maintaining test benches and regression tests to ensure and improve scalability, quality, reliability, robustness and accuracy of test results.

Define, execute, analyze and report results of Software and System Test Plans.

Increase coverage of the test plans.

Make the team grow by contributing to methods and procedures that boost efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Minimum 5 years of experience in System Validation activities.

Strong understanding of electronic circuit/logic design and hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, traffic generators & analyzers, logic analyzers).

Knowledge of Requirements Engineering principles.

Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.

knowledge of IP networking and communication protocols.

Detail-oriented, methodical, and organized approach to testing.

Passion for efficiency and process optimization.

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Certifications: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification or higher.

Software Quality & Testing Standards: Familiarity with ISO 25000/25010/9126.

Linux as a development/work/administration environment.

RTOS embedded systems testing experience.

Signal theory for communication systems.

Experience with SCM tools (e.g., GIT, BitBucket).

C programming knowledge.

Experience with communication systems.

Familiarity with Smart Grid technologies.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: The utilities are upgrading their grid infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements, and Corinex provides a leading solution validated through a mass rollout in Germany with E.ON and other DSOs.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting with a supportive team.

Professional Growth: In order to meet regulatory requirements, there are tremendous opportunities for Corinex solutions and its further development in the European market. This provides you with opportunities for continuous learning and career development in the future.

Great Culture: Certified as a Great Place to Work, we value respect, creativity, and having fun while making a difference.