Verification & Test Engineer (V&TE) - Johannesburg at Alstom

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

(Note: These are not mandatory but will be an added advantage)