System Test Engineer

Hitachi Rail GTS Austria GmbH

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In this role, you will develop test strategies and specifications for digital interlocking systems, conduct automated tests, and document results within a cloud environment.

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Your role in the team

  • With its multicultural team of diverse backgrounds, Hitachi Rail in Austria supports domestic and international rail operators with technologies and expertise in the field of signaling technology.
  • The Hitachi team in Austria thus ensures the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods.
  • Bring the next generation of cloud-based railway technology to life!
  • Are you passionate about complex software systems, modern cloud technologies, and hands-on engineering?
  • Join us now at Hitachi Rail Austria and help shape the future of digital interlocking solutions.
  • As part of the route control product development team, you are responsible for ensuring a high-quality and secure cloud platform for our next-generation digital interlocking system.
  • Together with our Tester, DevOps and Security experts, you are shaping the Test Strategy, Design, and Execution with an automation-first approach, leveraging state-of-the-art cloud technologies and testing tools.
  • Develop and execute detailed test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications.
  • Reporting of found bugs in a ticket system and performing first level analysis.
  • Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test specifications and test reports.
  • Test automation in a test automation tool.
  • Collaboration with other teams (development, data preparation)

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Technical education, preferably a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of safety-critical systems, especially railway signaling systems, is considered an advantage.
  • Ability to work with virtual machines and cloud-based test environments to support system integration, verification, and testing activities.
  • Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, Java).
  • Linux knowledge and basic bash scripting skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working in an agile team environment.
  • Gutes Wissen über Testprozesse, -methoden und Best Practices.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods.
  • Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory environment when required.
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification is considered an advantage.
  • Fluent in English and a good command of German.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in industrial sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, or process control.
  • Erfahrung mit Testautomatisierungs-Frameworks.
  • Experience in AI-based tools to support work tasks (Copilot).

What we offer

  • The opportunity to work on innovative and future-oriented railway technologies.
  • An international and collaborative engineering environment.
  • Exciting technical challenges with real-world impact.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

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About your employer

Thales is a leading international electronics company and systems provider in the fields of transport, aerospace, defence and security.

Company size
250+ Employees
Founding year
1923
Language
German, English
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Electronics, Automatization · Internet, IT, Telecommunication · Logistics, Transportation
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System Test Engineer

Hitachi Rail GTS Austria GmbH