Rail Telecoms Test & Commissioning Engineer

RailBays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Telecoms Test and Commissioning Engineer to join our Customer Information Systems (CIS) team within Rail Infrastructure. You will support planning, preparation and delivery of testing and commissioning activities for rail telecoms and operational networks from factory acceptance to handover, across UK projects.

The role requires willingness to travel nationwide and on-site work, including nights, weekends and bank holidays when required; safety critical with

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in telecommunications or related discipline.
• Practical testing, commissioning, installation assurance experience in rail telecoms.
• Understanding of IP/Ethernet, fibre optics, CCTV, PA, CIS, telephony or radio.
• Ability to interpret drawings, use test equipment, and maintain records.
• Valid UK driving licence with ability to travel nationwide, including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing for rail telecoms systems.
• Lead testing activities safely per project strategies and standards.
• Review designs and test docs to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Perform test-readiness checks and ensure availability of resources and equipment.
• Configure equipment and verify installations against approved designs.

Skills

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Rail telecoms experience

IP/Ethernet networks knowledge

Fibre optics

CCTV systems knowledge

Testing & commissioning

Willingness to travel nationwide

UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Job description

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Telecoms Test and Commissioning Engineer to join our Customer Information Systems (CIS) team within Rail Infrastructure. You will support planning, preparation and delivery of testing and commissioning activities for rail telecoms and operational networks from factory acceptance to handover, across UK projects.

The role requires willingness to travel nationwide and on-site work, including nights, weekends and bank holidays when required; safety critical with