IVVQ ENGINEER

Job description

Location: Tubize, Belgium

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G/5G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Thales Belgium SA, Belgium competence center of Thales, is a company located on 2 sites, one in Tubize (near Brussels) and the other one in Herstal (near Liège). Thales Belgium, which employs more than 280 collaborators, is specialized in the design, development and supply of critical information systems for customers in the sectors of Defense, Security (including Cyber) and Aerospace.

Mission:

The IVVQ engineer will be part of the System Engineering discipline of THALES BELGIUM, which is responsible for the system engineering and integration of solutions for homeland and defense customers. The IVVQ engineer will be responsible for the integration, verification, validation and qualification of the embedded tactical solutions in the laboratory, on target platforms (vehicular, soldier or terrestrial infrastructure) and in the field test campaigns.

Inside the IVVQ team, you are responsible to define and participate in all the IVVQ activities. From the definition of the strategy to the testing and the results collection and analysis. You actively participate in the quality of the delivered products and the customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behavior, interactions and performance,
• Write Test cases according to the requirements
• Verify that all requirements against which the solution/product has been designed are fulfilled in accordance with the test strategy, defined in the IVVQ Plan;
• Where possible, automate the test procedure to optimize the verification & validation campaigns.
• Run test sequences based on debugged test scripts
• Carry out both manual and automated tests to establish the quality of the system under test
• Provide regular and accurate reports of progress
• Write test reports and various descriptive documents
• Document the test procedures and test reports in the IVVQ tools & generate formal documentation
• Analyze and interpret test results and provide inputs to the subcontractors and development teams for solving issues;
• Contribute in project status meetings daily scrums and agile planning as required by the project

Profile:

• Good understanding and knowledge of IT systems, IP networks and serial protocols.
• Network skills such as :
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and VLAN
  • IT security skills to protect networks against cyberattacks
  • Problem-solving skills to quickly identify network issues and resolve them effectively
  • Experience in network administration (LAN, WAN, VPN)
  • Troubleshooting of IP networks, including IPv6.
• Ability to develop automated test programs
• You are familiar with automation methods and one of the following programming languages or scripting tools: Robot Framework, Bash, Python, ...
• Technically passionate and curious for technologies.
• Microsoft office (Word, VISIO, Excel)
• Rigorousness, commitment and accountability, ability to take and meet commitments
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to team members;
• Fluent in English, Fluent in French is a plus.

One or more of the following is a strong differentiator:

Knowledge / understanding of System engineering lifecycle and of the IVVQ process;

• Experience with one or more of the following tools: Jira, BitBucket, LaTeX.
• Consulting and advisory experience with demonstrated skills in translating business requirements to technical solutions.
• Experience with technical and governance constraints related to classified information handling, especially in a crypto-related context.

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