Project V&V Designer at Alstom Pittsburgh, PA

Comunidade Metodista; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh seeks a Project V&V Designer to lead verification, integration and testing across major developments. You will define V&V strategy, execute system verification, and collaborate with design teams to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

You will work with V&V leads to shape plans, prepare training, and drive continuous improvement while interfacing with customers and partners on progress and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with DOORS, RQM and RTC preferred.
• Background in railway signalling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take part in major developments and verify design through verification, integration and test activities.
• Detail and perform in-house V&V activities and coordinate with Test & Commissioning for integration.
• Agree strategy, scheduling and budget with the V&V Manager and report progress.
• Define verification methodology to support project deliverables.
• Contribute to the Project V&V plan and implement related activities.
• Define test plans and descriptions, and execute V&V plans.
• Perform verification, integration and test and share results with Safety team.
• Specify, procure and configure assets such as testbenches and instrumentation.
• Represent Alstom to customers/partners and communicate progress and risks.
• Maintain KPIs and drive continuous improvement in V&V.

Skills

Railway knowledge

Signalling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DOORS

RQM

RTC

Job description

Project V&V Designer job at Alstom. Pittsburgh, PA.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Work with the V&V Test team involved in a set of projects, ensuring quality targets and repeatable test performance. Define the V&V strategy,performSystem Verification, involved in V&V execution, delivering as per QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) commitments. Identify and implement best V&V practices and standardize their implementation across the projects. Work with the V&V Lead and help with continuous team improvement, assess team competencies and gaps, and prepare a training plan for the team.

Job Description

• Take part to major developments by proving that the design is fit for its intended use, through implementation and execution of Verification, Integration and Test activities, fitting the targets in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery
• Detail and perform all the in-house activities in the scope of the V&V team, and interface experts delegated in other departments. Cooperate tightly with Test & Commissioning to ensure seamless integration and alignment between in-house and on-site testing activities and results. Interface with design teams to share and detail the results of V&V activities
• Agree with Verification & Validation Manager on strategy, scheduling and budget, and share progress, results and issues during execution

Key accountabilities

• Define verification methodology for selected deliverables, when requested from V&V strategy perspective to support project deliverables
• Contribute to the definition of the Project Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan, and act proactively for its implementation
• Define test plans and test descriptions for in-house activities and work directly with the V&V department head to implement those V&V plans and activities
• Perform and report on allocated verification, integration and test activities and share the results and justifications with the Safety team to help with System Safety Demonstration
• Specify, procure, develop, setup and configure assets such as testbenches and instrumentation
• Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners, for instance to provide overview of test progress, issues, risks and opportunities
• Provide data to maintain applicable KPIs and provide valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manage configuration and change management cycle related with V&V activities

Performance measurements

• DQI (Delivery Quality Indicator)
• CPI (Coverage Progress Indicator)
• Cooperation and support to KPI Root Cause Analysis

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other fields
• Preferred Experience in DOORS, RQM and RTC
• Preferred Experience in Railway and Signalling

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.