Test Engineer

About the role

The Test Engineer supports the technical deployment of Control Center System solutions by coordinating across engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to achieve successful customer acceptance. This role focuses on performing product testing and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, developing application engineering designs, and supporting system integration in both lab and project environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical deployment of Control Center System solutions by coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and external stakeholders to achieve customer acceptance.
• Perform product testing and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) activities in both lab and project environments.
• Analyze customer requirements, specifications, and contracts to define technical solutions that align with the project scope.
• Develop application engineering designs, including schematics, system configurations, and interface definitions.
• Work in a lab setting to validate system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and support integration efforts.
• Aid in defining, producing, and validating Control Center System application data and parameters to tailor systems and subsystems to specific project requirements.
• Ensure all technical and contractual requirements are addressed throughout the project lifecycle, from initial analysis through testing and final demonstration.
• Prepare test plans, test procedures, and integration documentation, and participate in the execution of system and subsystem tests.
• Seek opportunities to improve testing efficiency through process optimization, test automation, and reuse of test assets where applicable.
• Contribute to defect analysis by identifying root causes and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot application-level issues and support their resolution during testing and deployment phases.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to support workload planning and resource alignment for project activities.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across all project teams in accordance with project standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems integration and V&V processes across the system lifecycle.

Requirements

• Experience or academic exposure to test engineering, systems engineering, application engineering, or systems integration in an engineering or technical environment (0–5 years of experience in engineering, information systems, software development, or system test/validation).
• Understanding of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes and activities across the system lifecycle.
• Knowledge of integration testing and acceptance testing concepts and methods.
• Familiarity with SCADA control systems and system configuration concepts.
• Experience or exposure to software testing, including test plan development, test procedures, and test execution.
• Ability to work with system integration software and support systems integration engineering activities.
• Experience or exposure to system integration, application engineering, and V&V processes across the system lifecycle.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including basic system administration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to debugging and diagnostic tools such as GDB, Wireshark, or similar utilities.
• Understanding of project planning concepts, including schedule and budget tracking for engineering scopes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to support technical solutions and issue resolution.
• Interest in process optimization, test automation, and reuse of test assets to improve testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering), Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.

Skills

• Experience in signaling systems engineering, applications engineering, or system test and validation within rail or other safety-critical industries.
• Relevant experience in rail signaling, transportation systems, or similar safety-critical domains.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, including requirements management and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Working knowledge of control systems and communication systems design, operation, and evaluation.
• Understanding of SCADA systems and industry-standard communication protocols such as Modbus, TCP/IP, and serial communication.
• Exposure to debugging and diagnostic tools such as GDB, Wireshark, or similar utilities.
• Understanding of project planning concepts, including schedule and budget tracking for engineering scopes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to support technical solutions and issue resolution.
• Interest in process optimization, test automation, and reuse of test assets to improve testing efficiency.