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Job Purpose:
As part of the ETCS (European Train Control System) test team you will have the opportunity to work with experts from Germany (Stuttgart, Berlin) in a very dynamic and complex environment; you will also be responsible for testing the ETCS Level2 software products like Radio Block Centre and On Board System.
Job summary
Test of complex and safety-critical application software for the railway field, including:
Specification of Test Cases on Requirements basis;
Implementation of Test Cases for module test and subsystem test. Writing of test programs and test data;
Automation of Test Cases;
Execution of manual and automated tests;
Support of test environments, tools and simulation;
Evaluation of the test output (coverage, traceability, progress);
Test documentation;
Regular test reporting.
The tests will be performed in close co-operation with experts from Thales Germany.
Professional competencies
Education
Technical study of computer science, transportation, mathematics, physics, cybernetics or similar
Requested technical competences:
Ability to understand and interpret product specifications
Knowledge of computer networks fundamentals
Good problem solving and diagnostic skills
Basic knowledge of Linux
Would be a plus:
Script Languages (Shell utilities - perl, awk, sed)
Programming: Java / C/ C++, Ruby, Groovy, XML
Knowledge of ClearQuest, Doors, Version Control Software
Experience in Railway Business
Testing of complex software systems under usage of technical means like simulators and scripting languages
Personal competencies
Solution oriented, team-working
Intercultural communication, including the empathy to work in an international team
Flexibility and availability to travel abroad from time to time
Languages:
Fluency in English
German is a plus
Excellent career opportunity with a professional development path in a multinational environment, challenging projects with high safety requirements training opportunities, attractive salary, medical care, restaurant tickets, sports programs, housing loan etc
THALES CORPORATION is a global leader in critical information systems serving defense, aerospace and security markets. The company s civil and military businesses develop in parallel to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. We mark our presence in 50 countries with more than 70 000 employees.
The new Security Solutions & Services Division, operational since 5 January 2007, combines the businesses of THALES s former Security and Services divisions with those of Alcatel-Lucent s Transport Systems Division and Integration & Services Division. The new division makes THALES a world leader in transport and security markets. Our security solutions and services activities around the world now generate revenues of about 3.2 billion euros, with a 20,000 employees in 35 countries.
THALES Rail Signalling Solutions is a strategic part of the Security Solutions & Services Division and it is a worldwide leader in vital railway applications. THALES is positioned as a signalling specialist and shapes the signalling industry with worldwide leading positions: ETCS, Electronic Interlocking and Communications-Based Train Control solutions.
