System Integration and Validation Leader

Purpose of the Job:

• The System Integration and Validation Leader is in charge to define and drive the optimal strategy to integrate all subsystems and to validate the transport system.
• He/she shall lead the Integration and Validation process all along the sub-system integration process and system testing for the transport system to be delivered
  
  

• Hierarchically to the Project Validation, Test & Acceptance Manager
• Functionally to the System Platform I&V Leader
  
  

• Internal in Alstom:
• Requirement Manager
• System PrEM / System Engineering Manager
• System Tests Manager
• Project Subsystem Managers / VTA Managers
• System RAMS Manager
• External:
• Consortium partners
• Subsystem Subcontractor Technical Leaders
• Subsystem Suppliers
  
  

• Transversal and global understanding of system break down and rebuilding
• Define and manage the System Integration & Validation strategy in order to optimize the overall project Integration &Validation process by leveraging FAT’s, mock-ups, type tests, off-shore interface & integration tests in factory, on test tracks, software integration platforms, on-site testing, in close collaboration with his manager
• Define & coordinate with all Subsystems the Validation method to be implemented for each project requirement, with the support of the Requirement Manager & System Engineering, in due time to export Validation constraints to Subsystems in their development process (It includes Subsystems subcontractors and suppliers)
• Manage the I&V process timeline and the timely collection of Validation evidence all along project life, in close collaboration with the Requirement Manager
• Define & coordinate I&V activities related to system level operational scenarios, functionalities & interfaces by leveraging Subsystems I&V activities
• Pilot the optimal Testing program together with the System Testing Manager, considering the previous I&V steps performed during project execution and manage customer acceptance of I&V strategy avoiding redundant validation demonstrations
• Support the compilation of all Validation evidences for System Acceptance, in close collaboration with the Requirement Manager
• Support the obtention of any certification or homologation applicable to the transport system, in collaboration with the Safety Assurance Manager
• Identify and schedule, in coordination with the System Engineering Manager the test that could be performed on the HN Test Bed to secure off-site Integration and Validation
  
  

• Validation of subsystem / system requirements (functionalities, performance and safety)
• Project management satisfaction
• Obtention of the Taking Over Certificates
• Delivery on time
  
  

• Graduated from Engineering school
  
  

• Electrical and mechanical diploma/degree
• Electronic / Computing diploma or degree
  
  

• Minimum 5 years in testing in identical field
• Laboratory/factory/platform experience
• International project experience
  
  

• Knowledgeable of railway system
• Electrical power distribution system
• Signaling, Communication & SCADA system
• Rolling Stock system
• Computing
  
  

• Global vision
• Structured
• Ability to understand the standards, requirements and their environment
• Ability to propose innovative testing solutions
• Ability to communicate and listen
• English professional level
• Mobility
• Rigorous, good organization
• Resilient