Senior Test Engineer – Safety-Critical Rail Systems

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

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.