Muhammad Arslan

Embedded validation engineer focused on ensuring the reliability of firmware-driven embedded systems through integrated hardware, software and interface analysis. Experienced in developing risk-based verification strategies, building structured test workflows, and diagnosing cross-domain defects across the system lifecycle. Strong background in FMEA/FMECA-driven assessment to identify failure modes early and support robust product validation.

Principal Embedded QA Engineer at Powersoft19 (2022-02 – Present)

• Led system-level verification and validation of embedded systems, ensuring functional integrity across firmware, software, hardware and communication interfaces.
• Defined risk-based validation strategies using FMEA/FMECA to identify potential failure modes early in the product development lifecycle.
• Validated hardware-firmware-software integration across embedded architectures and peripheral interfaces.
• Partnered with firmware, hardware, software and product teams to resolve integration and reliability issues.
• Established structured validation methodologies improving traceability, coverage, and release confidence.

Embedded QA Engineer at Powersoft19

• Executed end-to-end verification of embedded firmware systems across functional, integration and algorithmic layers.
• Developed and maintained structured test architectures aligned with system requirements using Polarion ALM.
• Performed failure analysis and root-cause investigation with signal-level debugging for defect resolution.
• Contributed to verification planning, improving regression coverage and defect detection efficiency.

Embedded Test Engineer at Powersoft19

• Conducted firmware-level testing of embedded systems to verify functional behavior including digital, analog and optical interfaces.
• Validated serial communication protocols, supported hardware bring-up and integration testing activities.
• Logged, tracked, and verified defects ensuring traceable resolution using Jira.

Electrical & BMS Engineer at CNS Engineering (2019-01 – 2022-01)

• Designed and supported Building Management System (BMS) solutions including commissioning, maintenance and support.
• Worked on control systems, sensors, and field devices relevant to automation environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during commissioning and troubleshooting.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – University of Engineering & Technology Lahore (2013-10 – 2017-11)