Senior Test Engineer

Jobtailor; Auburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking a skilled verification and validation professional to plan, coordinate, and undertake testing of critical software and control system products for rail operations. You will prepare specifications, test plans and supporting evidence for product acceptance and type approval.

The role requires coordinating complex testing activities, analysing requirements, and providing technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders within safety-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary (degree level) qualification in electrical or computer systems engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience testing integrated hardware and software systems in safety-critical environments.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex testing activities and guiding project teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake verification and validation of critical software and control system products.
• Prepare and manage technical specifications, test plans and engineering reports for product acceptance.
• Deliver control systems product testing according to requirements and schedules.
• Investigate faults and identify system deficiencies under test conditions.
• Provide technical guidance and present findings, risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Report to Test Manager within the ATRICS Test Team and Engineering Systems Integrity at Sydney Trains.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software testing

System validation

Technical documentation

Fault investigation

Education

Electrical or computer systems engineering degree

Tools

Windows Server

Diagnostic Tools

Virtualised Environments

Networked Systems

Job description

Plan, coordinate and undertake verification and validation of critical software and control system products supporting the Sydney Trains network
Prepare and manage technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, engineering reports and supporting evidence for product acceptance and type approval
Deliver control systems product testing according to approved requirements, designs and scheduled delivery timeframes
Undertake independent verification and validation of software and system products against approved requirements, design specifications and operational needs
Analyse requirements and design specifications to develop comprehensive testing documentation and traceability evidence
Investigate faults and identify system deficiencies under test conditions
Provide technical guidance and present technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering and project stakeholders
Report to the Test Manager (ATRICS) within the ATRICS Test Team and Engineering Systems Integrity section at Sydney Trains

Requirements

• Tertiary (degree level) qualifications in electrical or computer systems engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience testing integrated hardware and software systems in safety-critical systems or operational technology environments, such as railway signalling, rail control, cybersecurity or industrial control systems
• Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating complex testing activities, managing test dependencies and providing technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience analysing requirements and design specifications to prepare comprehensive test plans, test procedures, traceability evidence and engineering test reports
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Windows environments and diagnostic tools to configure systems, investigate faults and support system testing
• Demonstrated experience in system testing, fault investigation and identifying system deficiencies under test conditions, including communication protocols based on serial and IP networking technologies
• Demonstrated experience with virtualised environments, Windows Server platforms and networked systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering and project stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing integrated hardware and software systems within safety-critical environments, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports. Proficient in fault investigation and providing technical guidance to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with design specifications and operational needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Software Testing
• System Validation
• Technical Documentation
• Fault Investigation

Hard Skills

• Testing Integrated Systems
• Requirements Analysis
• Test Plan Development
• Traceability Evidence
• System Configuration
• Network Protocols
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Technology
• Control Systems Testing
• Virtualised Environments

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Technical Guidance
• Stakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Safety-Critical Systems
• Railway Signalling
• Rail Control
• Industrial Control Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows
• Diagnostic Tools
• Windows Server
• Networked Systems