Job Description

Job Summary

The V&V Manager will lead the end-to-end Verification & Validation activities for safety-critical railway signalling systems. The role ensures that the system meets functional, performance, reliability, and safety requirements as per applicable railway and international standards (CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129, SIL-4, RDSO specs,). The position demands deep understanding of V-Model lifecycle, documentation, testing governance, and independent validation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of the

Project V&V Plan

, including strategy, tools, traceability, and success criteria Define

verification & validation requirements matrix (RTM)

linking requirements ? design ? implementation ? test results
Plan and manage

system-level, integration, functional, and field testing

for onboard and trackside equipment

Coordinate V&V activities with

Design, RAMS, Software, Hardware, ISA, Certification bodies, and RDSO stakeholders

Develop and approve

test procedures, protocols, and reports

as per SIL-4 safety lifecycle Own and maintain

non-conformance tracking and closure (NCR / Defect log / CAPA)

Ensure compliance to standards including

EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50129, IEEE 14764, IEC 61508 & RDSO guidelines

Support

cyber-security & safety assurance validation

of signalling communication and networks Review

safety artefacts

(PHA, FHA, FMECA, FTA, Safety Case, ATP/CCA documentation) for validation completeness Lead

independent validation demonstrations

with clients, RDSO, OEMs, and ISA Ensure

configuration control

of test artefacts through version management systems Lead

internal & external audits

, and prepare evidence logs for certification
Mentor and manage a V&V engineering team (lab & field teams)

Required Skills & Competencies

? Strong knowledge of

railway signalling, ATP/Kavach, EI, Axle Counters, RBC, onboard/trackside subsystems

? Experience with

SIL-4 safety lifecycle

and

CENELEC / RDSO compliance

? Hands-on expertise in

HIL, SIL, lab testing, field trials & interoperability testing

? Proficiency in

test management tools

(DOORS, JIRA, ALM, Polarion, TESSY, etc.)
? Ability to interpret

protocols and interfaces

(ETHERNET, CAN, RS485, Vital Relays, DMI, GPS, RF comms, TTC, etc.)
? Strong

documentation, traceability, and review capabilities

? Excellent

leadership, planning, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?500,000.00 - ?900,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person