Students Circles India
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Apprentice
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
As an Apprentice Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals to validate embedded firmware, test communication protocols, support network feature verification, and contribute to real-world smart metering product development initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in firmware testing, protocol analysis, test automation, debugging, and system integration while working in a collaborative and agile environment. We value individuals who demonstrate a customer-centric mindset, accountability, authenticity, agility, collaboration, and innovation while supporting the development of high-quality solutions for Utilities and Energy customers. Duties & Responsibilities :
- Assist in firmware validation, verification, and regression testing activities across smart metering product initiatives.
- Execute test cases to validate embedded firmware functionality, communication protocols, and networking features.
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and team reviews.
- Analyze protocol logs, packet captures, and device communication traces to identify issues and support troubleshooting activities.
- Assist in developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and product quality.
- Support defect investigation, root cause analysis, debugging, and issue resolution activities in collaboration with senior engineers.
- Document test results, defects, verification reports, and technical findings accurately and consistently.
- Participate in lab setup, device configuration, network setup, and maintenance of test environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and customer-focused solutions that meet business and product requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Contribute innovative ideas that improve testing processes, product reliability, automation coverage, and team effectiveness.
- Apply a customer-centric approach while supporting firmware, protocol, and networking solutions for the Utilities and Energy industry.
Required Skills & Experience : Education Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Must have graduated recently or be graduating in 2025.
- No active backlogs at the time of application.
Eligibility Requirements
- No prior full-time work experience.
- No prior apprenticeship experience.
- Work Model: This role follows a hybrid work model. Team members may be required to attend the office based on business needs, team collaboration requirements, and the office attendance cadence established by their manager.
Technical Skills
- Basic understanding of embedded systems and firmware testing concepts.
- Basic understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals including OSI Model, TCP/IP, IPv4, and IPv6.
- Familiarity with communication protocols and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark.
- Basic programming knowledge in Python, C, or C++.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies, defect tracking, and validation processes.
- Ability to analyze protocol logs, network traffic, and communication traces.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Professional Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
- Demonstrated accountability, learning agility, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering reliable technology solutions.
- Innovative thinking and eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.
Preferred Skills & Experience :
- Exposure to embedded systems, networking, or firmware-related projects through academic coursework, internships, or personal projects.
- Familiarity with firmware validation, protocol testing, or network testing activities.
- Understanding of communication protocols used in connected and IoT devices.
- Experience using packet capture and traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark.
- Exposure to test automation frameworks and scripting languages.
- Familiarity with Agile development and testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical teams.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Interest in developing smart metering and connected solutions that support Utilities and Energy customers.
From Students Circles India's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job