Test Validation Engineer

Marketers on Demand; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketers on Demand is seeking a Junior Test Validation Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract in Toronto. You will help validate rail signaling system and software requirements through test plans, procedures, and reports, performing in-plant and on-site testing and developing automated tests as needed.

You will work with cross-functional teams to mitigate commissioning risks on major transit projects and document findings with clear technical reporting and traceability.

Qualifications

• BASc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience testing embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with real-time, mission-critical system testing.
• Knowledge of railway signaling techniques.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem, and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases.
• Perform integration and test activities in-house and at project sites.
• Prepare test procedures in line with ITV test plans.
• Conduct commissioning tests in-plant and on-site.
• Develop test automation scripts.
• Prepare test reports documenting pass/fail results and identified issues.
• Investigate test anomalies through data analysis and design documentation review.
• Log defects and problem reports in the tracking system.
• Support traceability analysis and design reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve integration issues and anomalies.

Education

BASc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Engineering

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading global rail transportation company for a Junior Test Validation Engineer.

This is a hybrid role, 12-month contract.

In this role you will support the preparation of test plans, procedures, and reports to validate system and software requirements for rail signaling systems. You’ll perform integration and testing activities both in-plant and at project sites, helping mitigate key commissioning risks for major transit projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem, and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases
• Perform integration and test activities in-house and at project sites
• Prepare test procedures in line with ITV test plans
• Conduct commissioning tests in-plant and on-site
• Develop test automation scripts
• Prepare test reports documenting pass/fail results and identified issues
• Investigate test anomalies through data analysis and design documentation review
• Log defects and problem reports in the tracking system
• Support traceability analysis and design reviews
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve integration issues and anomalies

What We’re Looking For

• BASc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience testing embedded real-time systems (or equivalent hardware/software testing experience)
• Experience with real-time, mission-critical system testing
• Knowledge of railway signaling techniques
• Strong technical writing skills
• Fluent English

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with SelTrac or similar rail control products
• Understanding of how Test/V&V teams interact with other engineering departments