Software Test Engineer

Main Tasks:

• Review and analyze system and software requirements
• Design and implement automated tests in Python as well as manual tests
• Execute functional, integration, and regression tests in a simulated lab environment
• Evaluate test results and document test evidence according to safety standards (EN‑50716)
• Write test specification, record test results and write test reports
• Analyze and report defects, including initial root‑cause analysis
• Contribute to verification and validation activities
• Collaborate closely with system engineers, developers, safety experts, and V&V engineering
• Contribute to improvements of testing processes, tools, methods, and automation strategies
• Prepare for and participate in audits (e.g., updating processes according to standards)

Your Profile:

• University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience in railway signalling systems such as CBTC, ERTMS, Conventional Interlocking, ATO, Collision Warning Systems
• Experience in software testing or system validation in safety‑critical or embedded systems (strict requirement)
• Testing experience in systems with SIL 1–4 and good understanding of EN 50716:2023 (preferred)
• Experience in Python (strict requirement)
• ISTQB Foundation Level certificate (preferred)
• Interest in establishing new solutions and applying new technologies and methods
• Proactive mindset and strong team-player skills
• Fluent in English is mandatory; the German language is an advantage