IVVQ Manager / System Test Manager

About us

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). In Huizen we deliver a wide range of engineering solutions to the Land Forces in order to support them in their communication and situational awareness needs. One of the key subsystems is SOTAS, providing Voice communication and IT infrastructure inside a Military vehicle. From standard product we provide customer specific solutions including the evidence of compliance to the customer requirements.

For the SOTAS System Engineering Team, Thales (Huizen) is looking for a talented

IVVQ Manager

with the possibility to develop into a systems teamleader position.

About the team

The system engineering team (4fte) translates the customer requirements into a technical solution and test and integrates the system and records the evidence. As IVVQ manager you coordinate the team responsible for the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification in the SOTAS segment (8 fte).

About your future job
An IVVQ Manager within Thales Huizen is key in the development of a teststrategy, the orchestration of the integration- and testactivities and the recoding of the testmethod and results in order to prove compliance to customer requirements.

System Engineering activity is a developing department growing in size. The challenge for the coming period is to grow the SE/IVVQ maturity in Systems Engineering.

Why you'd be a good match
For our team we are looking for someone who has at least 5 years experience in Systems Engineering in environment in an comparable industry (like Avionics, Critical Infrastructures), with a specialism in IVVQ. As we have a small team you are involved in all System Engineering activities. As the team is growing candidates with the potential to lead the team are invited to apply as well. You combine your strong analytical qualities with creativity and pragmatism. In addition, you are a committed colleague who wants results. If you have a passion for people management and the eagerness to ensure our commitments are met, then you are the person we need.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has proven to be able to define the overall IVVQ strategy for the SOTAS product.
• Ensure test preparation and execution according to the strategy
• Define the integration tree step-by-step, consistent with the system release plan.
• Identify necessary test equipment, including standard or specialized tools and any specific calibration requirements for each test activity.
• Plan, estimate, monitor, and control IVVQ activities
• Identify enabling systems required to validate solutions, define operational scenarios, and establish validation criteria to objectively assess solution compliance
• Prepare test campaigns, execute tests, and analyze results
• Manage the Writing and updating of integration and verification test procedures
• Coordinate IVVQ activities, establishing priorities and integration logical diagrams, conducting tests, analyzing results and transmitting them to development teams
• Coordinate technical fault finding/errors (i.e. JIRA)
• Knowledge of Polarion or a comparable Requirements Engineering Support Tool

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening). For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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