ARGOS project V&V architect

Job Purpose

Participating in project development activities, the V&V Architect role consists in defining and technically structuring the Verification & Validation activities of the project, ensuring a correct setup of the V&V approach, methods, test coverage and technical evidence.

The V&V Architect reports functionally to the Project Verification & Validation Manager and contributes to the delivery of a system compliant with project contractual, functional, operational, performance and safety requirements , without holding overall QCD or managerial responsibility .

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and organization of V&V activities kick‑off meetings (collect necessary technical inputs, identify constraints, propose planning assumptions)
• Contribute to the definition of the V&V Plan , under the responsibility of the Project V&V Manager
• Identify hardware, software, tools and test means needs in coordination with Tools, Simulation and Test teams

Test Coverage & Technical Consistency

• Prepare and/or review test strategies and procedures to ensure adequate coverage of project requirements (functional, operational, performance and safety)
• Ensure technical consistency between:
  • requirements
  • test procedures
  • test execution
  • expected and recorded results
• Support impact analysis activities to define non‑regression strategies and test campaign priorities

V&V Execution Support

• Lead and perform verification activities
• Support and technically guide the execution of V&V activities, including:
  • integration tests
  • correspondence/interface tests
  • functional validation tests
  • operation and performance tests
• Ensure that test execution evidence is properly collected, structured and usable for V&V justification
• Support analysis of non‑conformities and contributions to root‑cause investigation with design teams

Reporting & Interfaces

• Contribute to the preparation of V&V deliverables (test descriptions, test reports, technical summaries, inputs to global V&V report)
• Support the Project V&V Manager for:
  • consolidation of schedules
  • preparation of the Global Verification & Validation Report
• Communicate progress and technical status according to project and/or department processes

Team Contribution

• Provide technical coordination and guidance to V&V contributors during factory or lab activities
• Participate in technical animations and working sessions (no hierarchical responsibility)

Profile

• Experience: 5+ years in Verification & Validation or system testing activities
• Significant experience in testing of industrial, complex or safety‑constrained systems
• Previous exposure to similar projects or signalling systems is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical skills, ability to structure, synthesize and technically argue
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments

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