The Functional Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the conformity, quality, and reliability of hardware and software solutions in a railway environment. They are involved in the definition, execution, and monitoring of validation activities to ensure complete coverage of functional requirements and traceability of test results.

Main Responsibilities

Test Analysis and Specification

• Define validation strategies and plans.
• Write and maintain test scenarios and test cases based on functional requirements.
• Perform impact analyses and ensure requirements coverage.
• Develop and update test specifications.
• Produce and validate associated test documentation.

Requirements and Traceability Management

• Ensure 100% coverage of requirements and executed tests.
• Maintain traceability matrices and UVR documents.
• Guarantee consistency between requirements, test cases, and results.
• Define validation strategies for special or partial cases.

Execution and Validation

• Carry out functional test campaigns on simulators, test benches, TrainLab, or trains.
• Test software and hardware evolutions.
• Analyze, diagnose, and document detected anomalies.
• Write validation reports and track correction requests.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of test and validation processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proven experience in functional testing, validation, or quality assurance.
• Proficiency in testing methodologies: conformity, integration, system, and validation.
• Knowledge of test and anomaly management tools: ControlBuild, ClearQuest, Jira.
• Proficiency in simulation and diagnostic tools such as E3.Series, TraceView, VNC Viewer, BitVise, Diagnostic Editor, or equivalents.
• Ability to write technical specifications and test reports.
• Knowledge of configuration management processes and industry standards, ideally in the railway sector.

Soft Skills

• Rigor and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomy and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subjects concurrently.
• Team spirit and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactivity and ability to make suggestions.
• Good communication skills.

Profile Sought

• Engineering degree (Bac+5) in Electronics, IT, Embedded Systems, Automation, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in functional testing, validation, or quality assurance, ideally in an industrial or railway environment.
• Languages: Fluent French. Technical English.