Software Verification & Test Engineer - Tester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Req ID:402873
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, worldwideYour mission?
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Software Verification & Test Engineer β Tester at our site in Derby and help us perform validation and verification activities on functions and TC&IS sub-systems (TCMS ,PACIS) and components (SW, S&A) on the project assigned.
Your key responsibilities?
- Work on testing of software products and application including documentation. Gathering of information to solve testing problems
- Identify V&V activities to ensure that requirements, architecture and design specifications are fulfilled
- Develop necessary mechanisms to optimise the test execution, by automating test specifications and improving the test infrastructure.
- Undertake and report back on progress of the activities allocated by the test lead within the assigned project/work package
- Ensuring correct time reporting as agreed in the project or work package
- Support projects to tailor the test strategy for their concrete needs
- Delivery of Verification & Tests tools to be used during Validation Campaign
- Setting-up the verification & test environment applying the appropriate configuration
- Performing TC&IS verification and tests on PC, test-benches and trains
- Delivery of TC&IS verification & test reports on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope, SwOTS and SwOTR, SwFITS and SwFITR, SwCTS and SwCTR,
- Delivery of TC&IS coverage matrix on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope
- Configuration management of Verification & Test deliverables on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope : 100% deliverables properly managed into configuration database
- 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)
- Management of CR on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope : all NOK results in test reports related to a CR.
- Being a member of CCB meetings
Minimum requirements:
- B.Sc. / B.Eng., M.Sc. / M.Eng. degree or Ph.D. graduate in computer science, information technology, electronics, electronics and communication
- 5+ years of experiences as test engineer
- Advanced programming skills in C, C++ and C# for software implementation and testing purpose
- Advanced understanding of software requirements, architecture design and simulations
- Practical knowledge (from 0 to 2 years experience) of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class testsβ¦)
- Practical knowledge (from 0 to 2 years experience) of validation tools (TestStand, model-based testing toolsβ¦)
- Practical knowledge (from 0 to 2 years experience) of validation Means (Testbench, simulatorsβ¦)
- 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
- Previous Testing experience on train or Train Zero / TrainLab test environments, or similar.
- ISTQB SW Tester Qualification
- Experience of producing Test Reports
- Knowledge and experience of working with Model Simulations (such as Labview)
- Willingness to work both in a Train Zero and Train test environments when required
- Working knowledge of Defect tracking tools (e.g. IBM Jazz RTC)
- Experience of SW test tools. e.g DCUTerm, Wireshark, MTF etc.
- Experience of configuring test environments, prior to test.
Why Alstom?
Alstom is the leading company in the railway sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrowβs mobility. Thatβs 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?
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.
We are actingβ¦
Agile
- You actively identify issues and risks and develop correction plans
- You are a problem solver
- You act process minded, data-driven and fact based
Inclusive
- You accept differences
- You excel in collaboration and communication
- You actively support inclusion
Responsible
- Safety first
- You are all responsible to make it happen
- You adhere to the highest ethics and compliance rules
Job Segment: Testing, Database, Computer Science, Implementation Manager, Developer, Technology
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Rail Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Verification & Test Engineer - Tester roles across ALSTOM's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Rail Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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