Duration: 12-Month Contract Remaining days flexible based on business requirements.) Our client is a global leader in transportation technology, delivering innovative rail signaling, automation, and digital mobility solutions. With a strong presence in Canada and international markets, the organization develops mission-critical systems that enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of urban transit networks. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and advancing the future of smart transportation.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Verification & Validation (V&V;) Test Engineer to support the testing, integration, and commissioning of mission-critical embedded systems within a highly regulated transportation environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports to validate system and software requirements. This role involves in-house testing, integration activities, commissioning support, defect investigation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure systems meet performance, quality, and safety standards.

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career engineer with experience testing embedded real-time systems and a solid interest in systems integration, verification, validation, and commissioning activities. Analyze system, subsystem, and software requirements to define validation methods, test objectives, and test cases. Support integration and testing activities both in-house and at project sites to reduce commissioning risks.

Prepare and execute test procedures in accordance with established Verification & Validation (V&V;) plans. Perform commissioning and integration testing activities in laboratory and field environments.



Develop and maintain automated test scripts.

Prepare detailed test reports documenting test results, pass/fail status, and identified issues. Investigate test anomalies through analysis of data files, system documentation, and collaboration with development teams. Conduct traceability analysis between requirements and test cases.

Participate in design reviews and technical assessments. Support problem identification, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of integration issues. Perform independent reviews of test results and documentation.

Develop technical knowledge through formal training, on-the-job learning, and self-study. Follow established testing methodologies, processes, and quality standards. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. ~1-2 years of experience testing embedded real-time systems, software, or hardware-based solutions. ~ Knowledge of software and systems testing methodologies, processes, and procedures. ~ Ability to develop test plans, test cases, and test documentation. ~ Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities. ~ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. ~ Experience with systems integration and commissioning activities.

Experience creating automated test scripts. Familiarity with transit, transportation, or rail industry projects. Understanding of the interactions between engineering, development, integration, and testing functions.

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📌 Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Toronto