Thales Group Hiring for IVVQ Engineer at Toronto, ON Full Time

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

Thales provides world-leading Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and interlocking for mass rail transit applications globally. The Centre of Competence for Urban Rail Signalling is located right before you at mid-town Toronto. As the largest office in Canada, we house a department for every step of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)! This includes Software, Hardware, Systems Design, Verification & Validation, Operations, etc. The supporting corporate shared services teams in Finance, Human Resources and IT is also located at the office. Our office space was designed to provide a sustainable, healthy workplace that expresses TRSS’s brand while increasing collaboration. Features include Greenguard furniture, EnergyStar appliances, low-emitting adhesives, sealants, and sliding glass doors on internal offices provide daylight and views to the outside. Come join the big Transport family, here in Toronto!

Participates in System Design to develop requirements that can be practically validated and defines the methods of validation. Prepares test plans, procedures and reports to validate specified requirements. Performs tests in-plant and at project sites in accordance with these test plans and procedures. Plans and estimates Project V&V work. Prepares test automation scripts.

Key Responsibilities:
Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases

Participates in planning, including participation in the preparation of V&V test plans

Prepares Test Procedures in accordance with V&V test plans

Performs integration and test activities in-house and at project sites to mitigate the key project commissioning risks

Performs commissioning tests in plant and at project sites

Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests

Develops product knowledge through formal and informal training, OJT, and self-study

Prepares test automation scripts

Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments

Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects

Assists in the development of V&V schedules and budgets and associated progress reporting

Participates in marketing activity by estimating new project work costs, drafting proposed commissioning and cut over plans and responding to project RFQs.

Conduct requirement analysis, compliance mapping, and integration/test program risk analysis

Develop test cases including operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios

Create accurate and concise test procedures

Conduct test execution within the laboratory and field environment, travel is required for site activities

Consistently recognize and report anomalous system behavior and document the behavior into the problem tracking system

Participate in resolving integration issue, problem identification, analysis and rectification of anomalies

Perform the independent review of test results

Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to engineering staff, superiors and customers

Participate in system development through participation in system design, R&D, marketing proposal and demonstration activities

Adhere to the company processes

Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to engineering staff, superiors and customers

Participate in system development through participation in system design, R&D, marketing proposal and demonstration activities

Adhere to the company processes

Required Qualifications

B.A.Sc Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent

1 + years’ experience in testing of embedded real time systems or equivalent software or hardware test experience is a significant asset

Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases is essential. Computer literacy using special application software such as problem tracking, requirement management and parsing software is a significant asset

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of transit rail system and particularly SELTRAC products is a significant asset

Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English

Understands basic engineering management practices for project planning and scheduling

Field experience in a rail transit installation, test or support environment or similar technology application is of significance

Experience in task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting

Engineering risk and decision making process is desirable

Demonstrated competence of English language skills (written and oral) including preparation of higher level test plans, cut-over plans, documenting studies and related reports

Familiarity of System Engineering principles, life cycle models, requirements analysis, compliance mapping, test case analysis, risk management

Familiar with basic PC software tools (e.g. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases)

Develop familiarity in the operation, design, and installation of delivered product as well as expertise in specific functionality

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.