ETCS trackside engineer
Core
Execute functional testing, integration, and validation of ETCS trackside signalling systems for major rail infrastructure programmes.
Role type
Mid-level IC railway signalling functional tester
Builds
Certified and operational ETCS trackside signalling systems
Domain
Rail & Transportation / Railway Signalling
Required skills
ETCS trackside signalling testing, railway signalling principles, system integration, safety-critical rail environments, technical documentation interpretation, problem-solving
Preferred skills
IRSE Testing/Commissioning/Signalling licences, ETCS Level 2/ERTMS/Digital Railway experience, railway safety standards knowledge, interlocking/balises/LEUs/RBC interfaces understanding
Technologies
ETCS, ERTMS, Digital Railway, Interlocking, Balises, LEUs, RBC
Responsibilities
Execute functional testing per approved specifications, verify trackside equipment operation (balises, LEUs, interlockings), conduct site/integration testing, review designs for compliance, record test results and defects, support system integration, contribute to safety documentation and certification
Seniority
Mid-level (5-15 years of experience)