Job Description

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 IXL V&V Designer in Madrid we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your signalling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside young and proactive teammates.

You'll organize and lead project Verification, Integration and Test activities to ensure the delivery of a complete, correct and accurate Customer Solution in line with Project contractual requirements: documents, hardware, software and data Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering), define and execute for the global project solution, including all system interfaces, all the V-cycle activities related with in-house validation (Verification, Integration, Testing) and site functional tests and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of applying the technical policy defined by the platform (if any)

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensure the application and adherence to the reference processes methods and tools, requesting waivers whenever appropriate
• Organize the Kick off meetings with Project Design team for input document verification, subsystem and system testing
• Write the project Verification and Validation plan
• Manage the Requirement Validation Table (RVT), co-ordinating the importation of requirements from design team, and exporting and importing the requirements (e.g. safety reqs. from Safety team and reqs. validation to T&C for site testing).
• Co-ordinate and monitor project Verification, Integration and Test activities
• Ensure the coverage of requirements all along the project, ensuring that testing (via various means) provides a full coverage to guarantee a correct implementation of the requirements : functional requirements and safety requirements
• Perform full verification or validation of all parameters and data produced on the project
• Organise and lead verification and validation documents reviews
• Write the project solution verification and test reports
• Ensure independence of verifiers from authors of the verified deliverables
• For the functional requirements to be tested on site, define test specifications, perform the tests and report results after analysis
• Provide the required reports as defined by TIS Processes and/or specifically required by the Project, e.g. change request reporting, etc.

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:

• Minimum 3 years working with IXL and ICC systems preferably in design, integration or testing teams.
• Deep knowledge of Railway signalling principles and IXL subsystem architecture
• Experience on requirement management methodology and tools (Clear Quest, IBM Rational DOORS, Reqtify, etc.)
• Pro-active to perform tests beyond formal procedure, debug possible faults and report them to responsible within the organization.
• Self-motivated to improve knowledge on systems by own initiative or interacting with system engineers.
• Spanish: fluent level both written and spoken is essential to fulfil this position’s demands.
• English: fluent level both written and spoken is essential to fulfil this position’s demands.

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.