System Test Engineer (w/m/d)

Hitachi Rail Limited; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Public transport subsidies

Up to 60% home office

Holidays on Christmas and New Year's E

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Austria is seeking a System Test Engineer (f/m/d) to join our route control product development team. You will shape the Test Strategy, Design and Execution for a cloud-based interlocking platform, collaborating with DevOps, Security and Testing colleagues to ensure quality and security.

You bring at least 3 years of experience in test automation, knowledge of Python/Java, Linux, and agile working methods, plus familiarity with railway signalling systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in industries such as automotive, telecommunications, or process control.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems, especially railway signalling systems, is advantageous.
• Experience with test automation frameworks.
• Experience in AI-based tools to support work tasks (Copilot).
• Basic programming skills (Python, Java).
• Linux knowledge and basic bash scripting skills.
• Fluent in English and good command of German.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test cases and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Reporting of found bugs in a ticket system and performing first level analysis.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test specifications and test reports.
• Test automation in a test automation tool.
• Collaboration with other teams (development, data preparation).

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Python

Java

Linux

Virtual machines

Cloud-based testing

Agile

Copilot AI tools

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER (F/M/D)

With its multicultural team of diverse backgrounds, Hitachi Rail in Austria supports domestic and international rail operators with technologies and expertise in the field of signaling technology. The Hitachi team in Austria thus ensures the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods.

Bring the next generation of cloud-based railway technology to life! Are you passionate about complex software systems, modern cloud technologies, and hands-on engineering? Join us now at Hitachi Rail Austria and help shape the future of digital interlocking solutions.

As part of the route control product development team, you are responsible for ensuring a high quality and secure Cloud platform for our next generation digital interlocking system. Together with our Tester, DevOps and Security experts you are shaping the Test Strategy, Design, Execution with automation-first leveraging state-of-the-art cloud technologies and testing tools.

Your challenge

• Develop and execute detailed test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Reporting of found bugs in a ticket system and performing first level analysis.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test specifications and test reports.
• Test automation in a test automation tool.
• Collaboration with other teams (development, data preparation)

Your profile

• Technical education, preferably a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in industrial sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, or process control. Knowledge of safety-critical systems, especially railway signalling systems, is considered an advantage
• Ability to work with virtual machines and cloud-based test environments to support system integration, verification, and testing activities
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Experience in AI-based tools to support work tasks (Copilot)
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, Java)
• Linux knowledge and basic bash scripting skills.
• Enthusiasm for working in an agile team environment
• Good knowledge of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods
• Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory environment when required
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification is considered an advantage
• Fluent in English and a good command of German

We offer

• The opportunity to work on innovative and future-oriented railway technologies
• An international and collaborative engineering environment
• Exciting technical challenges with real-world impact
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture

Benefits

• The salary for this position starts at € 65.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification
• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport
• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office
• Hitachi Rail gives you holidays on Christmas (24.12) and New Year's Eve (31.12)
• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)
• Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses

  Who We Are

  A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

  Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

  At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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