Software Lead Engineer

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Software Validation and Verification Manager in our dynamic team located in [LOCATION] we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your methodical and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and innovative teammates.

You'll ensure the safety and reliability of our software components by leading the validation and verification process. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (software development, safety & assurance), manage the configuration of validation and verification tools, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of delivering comprehensive test procedures and reports, but also oversee the management of change requests in relation to test results.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring 100% coverage of TC&IS requirements by tests and on-time delivery of all Verification & Test deliverables

• Applying continuous improvement management from previous projects to achieve zero missing REX

• Maintaining a high level of application of standard methodologies and processes

• Keeping anomalies and change requests raised on the train or test bench under 5% to ensure the quality of tests

• Accountability for compliance with EHS rules, particularly regarding activities on the train and test bench

• Management of the TC&IS validation and verification tools configuration

• Another responsibility related to the role

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

• Experience or understanding of software integration and validation phases, preferably with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Railway, Health, Defence, Aeronautical, or Automotive domains

• Knowledge of validation methods such as boundary tests and equivalent class tests

• Familiarity with validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing tools, etc.) and means (Test benches, simulators, etc.)

• A certification in project or quality management

• Proven ability to manage work packages for sub-contractors

• Understanding of the Design For Quality (DFQ) cycle

• Fluency in English

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that make a difference in the world of transport

• Utilise our flexible working environment to balance your personal and professional life

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards leadership roles as part of your career development

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

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.