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

Organization:

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

Network & Links:

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

Main Responsibilities:

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

Performance measurements:

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

Main Required Competences:
Educational Requirements:
Mandatory:

Graduated from Engineering school

Desirable:

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

Experience:
Mandatory:

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

Desirable:

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

Competencies & Skills:

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

The position is located in North of Israel.

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