IVVQ Engineer – Radio Communication System (Military Project)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesJOB OBJECTIVEIVVQ Engineer will be responsibe for the Integration test and validation of the Thales solution for the JERNAS project.The IVVQ function will be responsible to validate test procedures provided by the IVQM (Off-Shore) according to platform capabilities. Any failed tests will require troubleshooting and investigation in order to support the developers to fix the corresponding bug.IVVQ Engineer will be responsible for the hardware and software associated with the IVL/VQ platform deployment.The platform will beHW : 2 Radio and Server componentsSW : VMWare and Docker technologies.The role will maintain accountability to deliver the project IVVQ elements in accordance with corporate engineering methodology and governance requirements ensuring that the IVVQ discipline have tools and systems in place to deliver effective and efficient on-shore engineering services in co-ordination with the off-shore technical solution leads.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe candidate shall be able to:Be responsible for the Continuous Integration PlatformHave knowledge on deployment tools and system administrationValidate the SW development activities from Abu Dhabi (IVL)Support the system and software engineering team during integration and system test activitiesInvestigate potential defects and discuss potential solutions with developers.Log defects during the test execution phase and report test results to the test managerMaintain and optimize the IVVQ platform(s) for the projectBe involved in network integration activities at system levelBe involved in the qualification of the system architecture for the project solutionAdministrate the integration platform and support on the development platformMaintain the network infrastructure on IVQ premises and IVL platformPerform system integration on representative platformDeploy all necessary tools to monitor and troubleshoot the platformUnderstand build and update software to achieve high availabilityThe IVVQ Engineer will provide competencies tools and practices to participate in the delivery of an assembled solution comprising of its designed elements. Evaluate through controlled methodologies and tools that the design behavior interactions and performance of the solution achieves objectives against which it has been designed.The IVVQ Engineer role will demonstrate with objective evidence and certification that the solution fulfils its intended use when placed in its intended environment.The IVVQ Engineer will prepare solution Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activities in line with the overall project development strategy.WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA thorough understanding of radio technologies cloud technologies and an understanding of the development of products within a project environment will be required.Work experience in Defence projects or critical infrastructure is preferred (3-5 years)Design and deployment of a solution with a customized dispatcher solution and data exchange is importantProven experience in network design and ability to define the network requirements.Minimum 3 years experience in software testing & associated methodologiesMinimum 3 years experience in complex system integrationExperience in administrating Linux system and basic scripting languagesExperience in VirtualizationExperience with Docker (would be an advantage)Strong ability to work both independently and as a team to solve problems.QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSQualified to bachelor degree standard or equivalent experience in a complex radio systems integration environmentDemonstrable experience in the field of radio product/system development including field deployment verification validation and qualification of radio systems in a defence environment.Must have high fluency in spoken and written English & French (Arabic would be also be an advantage).PREFERRED SKILLSTET IVQ Engineer shall have and will further develop the following skills:Writing test sheets associated with the IVQ test plan addressing specific technical requirementsProficiency with the IVQ Tools defined by the IVQ Plan (additional training)Cloud/DockerNetwork and interface DesignBut alsoCommunication protocolsSoftware developmentGood communication skillsCustomer and multi party interfaceStrong organizational capabilitiesThe role will require significant client and supplier facing interaction in a technical context and the candidate must have demonstrated experience in this environment.Required Experience:IC#J-18808-Ljbffr