Verification & Test Engineer at Alstom

Purpose of the job: 

• The verification and validation of Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS) software application.
• Maintenance of and technical assistance on the train laboratory

Measurement

• Full coverage of TCMS requirements covered by test on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope
• All TCMS requirements tests performed / all tests on the functions in his/her scope
• On time delivery on all Verification & Test deliverables on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope
• REX formalised for each deviation on his/her deliverables: 0 missing REX on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope
• Full application of standard Methodologies and Processes on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope
• Change requests raised on train / CR raised on test bench less than 5 % (quality of test performed on test bench) for the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope

Accountabilities

• Delivery of TCMS verification & test procedures on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope, according to his / her Engineering Work Package.
• Deployment and application of Train Control Solutions development procedures and processes on his / her project

Responsibilities and objectives

• To produce the software validation and integration plan and associated reports.
• To perform unit tests and software integration testing.
• To provide support during train integration and/or validation , upon request
• Resolving and follow the open points of configuration management raised by the Quality Assurance of the TCMS Software
• Delivery of Verification & Tests tools to be used during Validation Campaign
• Setting-up the verification & test environment applying the appropriate configuration
• Management of validation status of change requests (CR) on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope : all CR status up-to-date in CR database (in line with test procedures and reports)
• To ensure proper management and traceability of the hardware and software configuration of the validation tools and test benches (producing the release notes)
• Initiates action plans to solve issues
• Supports Manufacturing, Sourcing, Commissioning and Warranty and Maintenance Services on Engineering issues as required.
• To maintain and assist activities on the Train Lab
• Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience
• The competencies below will be regarded as being to the benefit of the applicant:
• Hands-on development experience of one or more software phases like software development, hardware-software integration etc.
• Experience in developing in IEC61131-3 software or using model based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build etc.
• Familiarity with real-time, distributed controllers and their functioning.
• Knowledge of real time network protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc. beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class tests…) beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of  validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing tools…)
• Familiar with software development using model based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build for instance in Railway or Health, Defence, Aeronautical, Automotive domains.
• Knowledge of network  protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485 etc

Profile :

• BSc. Engineering or BEng. Degree in one of the following fields:  Computer, Mechatronics, Electronic or Electrical.
• Self-starting, self-motivating individual with an eye for detail.

CLOSING DATE 3 FEBRUARY 2023