Junior Verification & Validation Engineer

Junior Verification & Validation Engineer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

IKOS is the European leading consulting firm specialized in railway engineering.

We are committed to participate in the ecological transition and to develop the means of transportation of the future that are safe and durable.

Context :

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Railway V&V Engineer to join our Validation & Verification team. In this role, you will support the testing, analysis, and documentation activities that ensure our railway systems comply with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or
- career engineers interested in rail, transportation, or
- critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the verification and validation of railway subsystems according to project standards and industry regulations (e. g. , CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129).
• Execute test procedures, collect evidence, and prepare test reports.
• Assist in reviewing requirements, traceability matrices, and technical documentation.
• Participate in system integration, lab testing, and
  - testing activities under supervision.
• Document defects, track issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve them.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of V&V processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Interest in the railway sector and
  - critical systems.
• Basic understanding of system engineering, testing, or software/hardware validation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a structured environment and follow established processes.
• Good communication skills and fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

Our values:

IKOS is human centered and built on strong values

• Passion: Our enthusiasm for new technology and continuous research and innovation drives the
  -
  - day work of our engineers
• Respect: Trust and mutual esteem, linked with equality and diversity, allow us to construct our future together
• Team Spirit: This value is fundamental in our approach to our profession. It allows us to implement both
  - scale and
  - tech projects with our unique team
• Excellence: Resolving the societal challenges relating to transport requires and deserves the best of ourselves. Fortified by our convictions, excellence remains at the heart of our work.

Get on the right Track! ?

Join us and start to play an active role in sustainability by developing modes of transport for a greener future!

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.