IVVQ Engineer

Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the Planning and Execution of IVV activities
• Decides on the appropriate test strategy, modules and practices
• Finds synergies between test activities for multiple programs
• Creates the System Test plan and report
• Works closely with Project Engineers (SEM) to agree on testing durations and project risks
• Efficiently manages test resources (staff, software & hardware)
• Manages Defects / EIRs for the customer
• Represents IVV in Final System Acceptance Tests (FSATs)
• Can act as Scrum Master, upholds Agile values and principles. Organizes and facilitates the reviews planned in Scrum.
• Contributes to the estimation, planning and execution of IVV activities
• Work Other duties as assigned by the employee’s manager

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field with 5-9+ years’ experience, or Master’s degree in field with 4+ years’ experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years related experience and/or training in Verification/Validation experience in large integrated systems (IFE Experience preferred).
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Unix /Linux/ Android systems
• Knowledge of Ethernet networks
• Expertise in defect reporting, characterization, and management workflows - Use of common defect management and tools (JIRA, ClearQuest)
• Ability to read and interpret requirement documentation - Use of common requirements management and tools (Doors/JAMA).
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and practices - Experience with Agile and common tools (JIRA, VersionOne).
• Mid-level skill in working with office suites (Microsoft Office / Open Office)
• Project Management and communication skills
• Business acumen
• Familiarity with common system weaknesses (race conditions, synchronization problems, border values, intermittent problems in SW & HW)
• Creativity in detecting and provoking possible problems
• Expertise in common test practices (Functional tests, user scenario tests, automation)
• Ability to understand and write test cases
• Comfortable with handling and performing basic troubleshooting on IT software & hardware
• Ability to understand and analyze installation diagrams showing how the lab and aircraft are set up
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of comprehensive experience in an engineering integration, verification or validation team
• Experience in the aerospace industry; avionics experience preferred
• Understanding of software development methods and electrical/mechanical design
• User Interfaces, Networking, SATCOM, and/or communication systems test experience
• Software and/or Hardware development design experience
• Experience in Test Automation

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