Validation Engineer

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated VALIDATION ENGINEER who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Naples, Italy.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analysis, verification and validation of requirements (functional and non-functional, architectural, software, hardware) allocated to the generic product level integrated in safety critical systems and applications;
• Design, implementation, execution and verification of software tests at various levels: SW unit/component; SW/SW integration; HW/SW integration;
• Design, implementation, execution and verification of functional and integration tests at subsystem and generic product level;
• Drafting of the documentary set relating to the overall set of V&V activities;
• Preparation and execution of test activities in laboratory environment and on systems in the real installation environment;
• Support for preliminary commissioning and integration activities;
• Verification/debugging of HW/SW anomalies/errors by means of logs analysis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of C and C++ languages.
• Advanced knowledge of embedded programming and Real Time environments.
• Advanced knowledge of SW Engineering Life Cycle.
• Good knowledge of Cenelec Standards (50126, 50129, 50128).
• Knowledge and use of DOORS tool for requirements analysis and verification.
• Knowledge and use of RTC/EWM tool for configuration management and bug reporting and tracking.
• Knowledge and use of RQM/ETM tool for test management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Good knowledge and use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Knowledge of main laboratory measuring instruments.
• Ability to understand a schematic diagram.
• Ability to manage activity schedule and periodic reporting.
• Ability to work in a multicultural international environment.

Education/Qualifications

Educated to Bachelor in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical background.

Languages

Good English proficiency.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.