Validation Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Wabtec Corporation How will you make a difference? This role is responsible for the complete verification and validation efforts for Wabtec’s LOCOTROL software. This individual will scope test plans, write test procedures, perform test execution and review and analyze results. What will your typical day look like? Review design requirements from system-level and subsystem-level design efforts to appreciate the design intent and ensure testability Using interaction matrices, identify relevant test cases / scenarios and document in a test plan Identify types of testing required, ranging from desktop verification, software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, locomotive testing, and pilot fleet operation Provide estimates of testing duration as input to planning processes Thoroughly document all work outputs Hold design reviews for test plans & procedures, as well as for results reviews Creates, documents, and analyzes complex test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Prepare and present technical results to internal and external customers as necessary Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business Drive process improvement within the team to improve quality, cost, and time-to-market for development efforts Participates in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Participate in simplification/productivity initiatives to drive efficiency improvements such as automation of testing What do we want to know about you? Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering A minimum of 2 years’ experience validating/testing software and software development Ability and willingness to travel as required Desired Characteristics: Strong understanding of test execution, requirements traceability, defect reporting, & automation concepts Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results Working knowledge of Matlab / Simulink Experience with software development & validation, preferably Python Experience with design & validation of electro-mechanical systems, especially locomotive and/or off-highway vehicles and auxiliary systems Working knowledge of locomotives applications & software Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively Team player with ability to work with minimal direction Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Railroad Equipment Manufacturing and Rail Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wabtec Corporation by 2x Get notified about new Validation Engineer jobs in West Melbourne, FL . Senior Quality Engineer - Launch Vehicle Integration Senior Quality Engineer Posting profile selection Electrical and Avionics Test Engineer (Level I) Senior Specialist, Systems Integration and Test (SI&T) Engineer - Enterprise Autonomy Melbourne, FL $77,200.00-$142,900.00 3 weeks ago Electrical and Avionics Test Engineer (Level II) Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Project Kuiper Melbourne, FL $98,400.00-$123,000.00 1 week ago Space Vehicle Integration and Test Engineer Strategic Communications Developmental Test Engineer - Junior to Senior Levels - TGBD Orion Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Electrical, level 2 West Melbourne, FL $98,400.00-$123,000.00 1 week ago Orion Systems Integration and Test Engineer Stf. - Electrical Systems Orion Systems Integration and Test Engineer Sr. - Electrical Systems We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr