System Integration and Validation Leader

About the role

You'll define and drive the best strategy to integrate all subsystems and validate the transport system requirements, ensuring the delivery of a high-performing, safe, and compliant transport system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, operations, maintenance, and client representatives), mentor and develop SI&V engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives—and much more.

Responsibilities

• Defining and managing the overall System Integration & Validation (I&V) strategy in collaboration with project leadership.
• Optimizing I&V execution by leveraging Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), mock-ups, type tests, offshore interface and factory integration testing, test track activities, software integration platforms, and on-site testing and commissioning.
• Deploying and maintaining SI&V processes aligned with company standards and project requirements.
• Defining validation methods for each requirement in collaboration with Requirement Managers and System Engineering teams.
• Coeordinating validation activities across all subsystems, including subcontractors and external partners.
• Managing the I&V lifecycle timeline and ensuring timely collection of validation evidence.
• Executing functional, integration, and system-level tests according to approved test plans.
• Co-leading the testing program with the System Testing Manager to ensure optimal sequencing of test phases and avoidance of redundant validation demonstrations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and supporting system certification and homologation.
• Mentoring and developing SI&V and T&C engineers while fostering cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience or understanding of testing and commissioning in rail or transportation systems (~5 years of hands-on experience preferred).
• Knowledge of railway systems, electrical power distribution systems, signaling, communication & SCADA systems, and rolling stock systems.
• Familiarity with validation and verification processes, as well as requirement management tools like DOORS, EWM, ETM, and automated tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong system-level thinking and integration expertise.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• A willingness to travel for short or long-term missions across locations or countries.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and ability to operate within strict quality processes.

Skills

• Strong system-level thinking and integration expertise.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• A willingness to travel for short or long-term missions across locations or countries.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and ability to operate within strict quality processes.

Benefits

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:

• Work with cutting-edge transportation systems, including electrical power distribution, signaling, communication, SCADA, and rolling stock systems.
• Progress towards becoming a recognized leader in system integration and validation within the transportation industry.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

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