• Develop software validation tools and simulation frameworks that exercise control algorithms across a full range of operating conditions, including failure modes, communication delays, and equipment faults • Define requirements and approaches for using real-time simulators for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing • Automate test execution to create reproducible validation workflows and reporting tools • Design verification metrics that demonstrate control performance, safety, and compliance. • Collaborate with engineering teams, utilities, and external stakeholders to define test cases and performance requirements. • Validate both steady-state behavior and abnormal operating scenarios. • Support analysis of field operating data to refine simulation models and identify edge cases • Integrate field learnings back into regression test suites to continuously improve validation coverage • Maintain a well-structured repository of validation assets, test artifacts, and documentation • Ensure clear version control, traceability, and repeatability across validation workflows