Rail Train Validation Engineer – ALM & V&V Specialist

Alstom; Villeneuve (VD); Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Validation Engineer – Train Level to lead verification and validation activities at the train level for ALM programs, including modernization and life-extension projects. You will ensure compliance with system requirements, safety, and quality, while aligning with Alstom processes and standards.

The role requires defining validation strategy, coordinating tests on benches and trains, and delivering comprehensive V&V documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic or Systems Engineering.
• Several years of verification & validation, or system/train-level engineering in the railway domain.
• Experience with train-level testing and validation.
• ALM modernization/retrofit projects experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the train-level validation strategy for ALM projects.
• Plan, coordinate and execute train-level tests on benches, train, on-site or depot testing.
• Prepare, maintain and deliver V&V documentation: Validation Plans, Test Procedures and Reports.
• Coordinate with System Engineering, Safety Engineer, Installation & Commissioning and Project team.
• Identify, analyze and manage anomalies with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Train-level validation

V-cycle processes

Systems integration

Root cause analysis

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Test management tools

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Validation Engineer – Train Level to lead verification and validation activities at the train level for ALM programs, including modernization and life-extension projects. You will ensure compliance with system requirements, safety, and quality, while aligning with Alstom processes and standards.

The role requires defining validation strategy, coordinating tests on benches and trains, and delivering comprehensive V&V documentation.