Traction Test Lab Manager: Software Validation Lead

Alstom; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Charleroi seeks a Traction Software Development Engineer to lead embedded software validation for traction converters. You will coordinate software validation activities, collaborate with Traction Engineering and Validation teams, and drive testing programs to ensure compliance with EN 50716.

The role emphasizes leadership, testing expertise, and cross-site coordination. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 2+ years in railway or related domains, and experience managing work

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Railway or Health, Defense, Aeronautical, Automotive domains
• 2 years of team management experience
• Managing workpackages for external customers
• Electrical habilitation level, as required by local registration
• Basic understanding of configuration management principles
• Familiarity with requirement traceability and change management tools
• Knowledge of control systems and power control electronics
• Good understanding of electronics boards (architecture and basic software)
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and analytical capabilities
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Manage the Test Laboratory for a Charleroi CDS
• Develop, maintain, improve the testing means, methods and know‑how to obtain/maintain accreditation (EN 17025 or equivalent)
• Test Laboratory can carry out physical measurements and/or functional tests
• Synchronise Charleroi CDS validation needs with software validation teams from other sites
• Manage necessary CAPEX under laboratory perimeter
• For accredited laboratories, ensure and promote laboratory impartiality

Skills

Testing experience

Team management

Requirement traceability

Electrical knowledge

English proficiency

Railway domain

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Alstom in Charleroi seeks a Traction Software Development Engineer to lead embedded software validation for traction converters. You will coordinate software validation activities, collaborate with Traction Engineering and Validation teams, and drive testing programs to ensure compliance with EN 50716.

The role emphasizes leadership, testing expertise, and cross-site coordination. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 2+ years in railway or related domains, and experience managing work