Senior Test Engineer

Transport for NSW; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Senior Test Engineer (Control Systems) for the ATRICS Test Team within the Engineering Systems Integrity section in Sydney. The role focuses on verification and validation of critical software and control system products supporting the Sydney Trains network, with responsibility for test plans, procedures, reports and acceptance evidence.

The successful candidate will plan tests, manage dependencies, provide guidance to teams and deliver testing within scheduled delivery

Qualifications

• Experience testing integrated hardware and software systems in safety-critical or OT environments.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex testing activities and guiding project teams.
• Ability to analyze requirements and design specs to prepare test plans, procedures and reports.
• Experience using Windows environments and diagnostic tools to configure systems and investigate faults.
• Experience with system testing, fault investigation and identifying deficiencies under test conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake verification and validation of critical software and control system products for operation of the Sydney Trains network.
• Prepare and manage technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, and engineering reports for product acceptance and type approval.
• Deliver high-quality control systems product testing in line with requirements and schedules.
• Conduct independent verification and validation against approved requirements and designs.

Education

Electrical/Computer Systems Engineering degree

Job description

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

The opportunity

We have an exciting temporary opportunity until December 2027 for a Senior Test Engineer (Control Systems) to join the ATRICS (Advanced Train Running and Information Control System) Test Team within the Engineering Systems Integrity (ESI) section at Sydney Trains.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate and undertake the verification and validation of critical software and control system products that support the operation of the Sydney Trains network. You will also be responsible for preparing and managing technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, engineering reports and supporting evidence required for product acceptance and type approval.

Reporting to the Test Manager (ATRICS), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality control systems product testing in accordance with approved requirements, designs and scheduled delivery timeframes. You will also undertake independent verification and validation activities to assess software and system products against approved requirements, design specifications and operational needs.

About you

To be successful in the role:

• 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.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 18 September 2026.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.