Verification & Validation Engineer

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Your Mission

At Alstom’s Development Center in Charleroi, our team of 200+ experts is at the forefront of developing next-generation railway signalling solutions, primarily focused on ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System).

As a Validation & Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for validating and integrating ERTMS railway signalling solutions at the system level.

Key Responsibilities:

System Validation & Functional Testing

• Ensure that our signalling systems comply with European railway standards and customer requirements
• Define test strategies, identifying key validation scenarios based on functional requirements
• Design, write, and execute test cases and procedures to verify system behavior
• Conduct non-regression and delta/gap validation to ensure system consistency

System Integration & Issue Resolution

• Integrate various subsystems (NTG, DMS, MSS, etc.), ensuring seamless operation
• Analyze system architecture gaps and address interface issues
• Investigate anomalies, collaborating with design, software, and safety teams to implement corrective actions

Test Environment & Reporting

• Set up, validate, and maintain test environments, simulating real train conditions
• Provide clear, structured reporting on test execution, system performance, and required improvements
• Contribute to documentation review and audits, ensuring compliance with Alstom’s V&V methodologies

Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with System Engineers, Software Developers, RAMS, and Project Teams to refine system validation approaches
• Support customer investigations, troubleshooting field issues when necessary
• Propose and implement improvements to test strategies, tools, and methodologies

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree (BAC+4/5) in Computer Science, Automation, Electronics, Robotics, or related fields
• Experience in system validation, functional testing, or integration in a safety-critical industry (rail, aerospace, automotive)

Key Skills & Technologies

• Experience in Test and Integration activities for embedded or safety systems
• Understanding of V-Cycle, Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Programming skills (Matlab/Simulink, Python, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in requirement management and traceability tools
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of railway signalling systems (ERTMS, CBTC is a plus)
• Experience with SysML, UML, or system modeling tools
• Familiarity with system architecture definition and interface management
• Knowledge of system safety and cybersecurity principles

Languages

• Fluency in English and French is required

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.