Railway Verification & Validation Engineer – Cold Climate Testing

SOTEC CONSULTING; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Multidisciplinary teams

Professional development

Job summary

SOTEC Consulting – Astek Group is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer (Cold Climate Testing) to join an international railway project. The role involves defining test strategies, planning tests, risk analysis, and validating railway systems in extreme cold, including up to -40°C conditions.

Occasional travel to Sweden is expected. The candidate will collaborate with engineering and validation teams globally, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and delivering robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in V&V for railway systems.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Sweden for testing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test plans for railway systems in extreme climates.
• Define validation scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Identify and analyze technical risks for validation activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and validation teams across locations.
• Validate complex railway products under -40°C conditions.
• Monitor, document, and review results and compliance with regulations.
• Participate in national and international testing campaigns.
• Provide technical test management and support during execution.

Skills

V&V lifecycle

Test plans

Risk analysis

Validation

Test management

Team coordination

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Railway Engineering

Job description

SOTEC Consulting – Astek Group is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer (Cold Climate Testing) to join an international railway project. The role involves defining test strategies, planning tests, risk analysis, and validating railway systems in extreme cold, including up to -40°C conditions.

Occasional travel to Sweden is expected. The candidate will collaborate with engineering and validation teams globally, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and delivering robust