IVVQ Engineer (System Test Engineer)

Morson Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an IVVQ Engineer responsible for system integration, verification, and validation within the rail domain. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions meet client requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in systems development, strong problem-solving skills, and an engineering qualification. The position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems development with a strong understanding of IVVQ principles.
• Understanding configuration control and its application within engineering projects.
• Experience working in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration and testing in line with IVVQ principles.
• Identify and address technical debt and performance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Understanding of engineering methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop IVVQ tools

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: IVVQ Engineer

Domain: Rail / Transportation Systems

Role Summary: As an IVVQ Engineer, you will be responsible for system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities to ensure solutions meet client and user requirements within the rail domain. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to implement, integrate, test, and verify systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and compliance with defined engineering and project standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration and system testing in line with IVVQ principles and project requirements.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other engineering issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Understand and adhere to project delivery processes, methodologies, and tools as defined in the GTS Management System, Engineering Management Plans, and IVVQ Management Plans.
• Develop, review, and improve test strategies, test plans, and test scripts.
• Write detailed test specifications based on system and subsystem requirements.
• Execute test specifications in accordance with approved test plans and project schedules, and accurately record test results.
• Raise, investigate, track, and verify defects through to resolution.
• Develop and maintain tools to support defect investigation and issue analysis.
• Ensure full requirements traceability and test coverage is achieved.
• Support Work Package Managers by providing timely status updates, accurate progress measurement, forecasting of remaining work, and identification of change, variation, risk, and opportunity.
• Escalate technical or delivery issues to the Senior IVVQ Engineer when required.
• Provide regular status and progress reports to the Senior IVVQ Engineer.
• Stay current with emerging IVVQ technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in systems development with a strong understanding of IVVQ principles and methodologies.
• Experience working in an engineering environment, with an understanding of engineering delivery methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly for complex systems.
• Understanding of configuration control and its application within engineering projects.
• Ability to use, develop, and maintain IVVQ tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and keeping up to date with new technologies and industry developments.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., Systems, Electrical, Software, or related discipline).
• Professional accreditation or working towards accreditation (desirable, if applicable).