Principle V&V Designer - Projects

Req ID:436238 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the Job

• Lead System level Design Verification and Validation for Mainline Signalling projects
• Define, develop scripts, execute automatic\manual tests
• Define, assemble, validate, perform and troubleshoot FIVP
• Conduct CFAT, SAT and support site level issues

Organisation Reporting

• Hierarchical Reporting: Mainline V&V Group Manager
• Functional Reporting: Project V&V Manager / ETCS Trackside Sub-system Manager

Accountable for:

• Overall delivery of the V&V scope of work for assigned project
• Achievement of Quality, Cost and Delivery targets for the team
• Training and guiding V&V team for effective delivery of the project

Responsible for:  

• Lead project Kick-off meetings, understand the project requirement and identify verification and validation scope of the project
• Support V&V Manager in defining Project V&V Strategy, Project V&V Plan
• Plan and assign tasks/activities to the V&V team as per the WBS keeping project QCD requirements in mind
• Define, assemble, validate, perform and troubleshoot FIVP
• Develop Test procedure based on Functional requirements & prepare Test scripts (preferably with VB.NET) based on test procedure
• Carry out manual testing or execute Automation test scripts, analyse the results / logs and generate test report
• Report any defects found during the V&V activities, make sure that corrected CRs are closed after verification
• Raise technical or delivery related risk to V&V Manager
• Take ownership of the tasks in hand, Conduct CFAT, SAT and support closing site level issues
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility by working on or switching between multiple projects

 Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelors in Engineering (electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Communication)
• >10 years of experience in Railway Signalling projects  
• Working experience in Smart / computer based / Inteligent interlocking projects
• Hands-on with interpreting Scheme Plan, Circuits, Control tables etc.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of Signalling principles, testing & commissioning of railway signalling projects (Metro or Mainlines)  
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills
• Time management, reporting
• Basic IT Skills such as MS Office, Excel Functions / Macro, VBA scripting. Any Scripting language knowledge is added advantage
• English fluency in reading / writing / participating in technical meetings

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​