Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain Hybrid Employment

CAF Signalling is hiring a Test/Validation Engineer - Software

About the Role

CAF | Trust In Motion is looking for a Software Test/Validation Engineer to validate safety-critical (SIL4) software derived from a common electronic platform for railway control and monitoring. You will join a multidisciplinary team of about 10 people, working on cutting-edge technology in transportation and mobility.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze system requirements alongside the design team.
  • Write test protocols, prepare environments, and execute system integration tests in the laboratory.
  • Manage full traceability between requirements and tests and control changes.
  • Perform results analysis and generate reports.
  • Identify and report bugs and their root causes. Propose solutions with the design team and oversee/pursue error resolution.
  • Focus on continuous improvement, maximum test automation, and efficiency and repeatability of tests.
  • Participate in audits and security certification processes.

What We're Looking For

  • Degree/Master's in Electronic, Automation, Telecommunications, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Recommended experience of 5 years in similar roles (non-exclusive).
  • Programming in C and Scripting.
  • Knowledge of network protocols and communication interfaces.
  • Mastery of embedded systems and RTOS (Inter-Process Communication – IPCs, familiarity with SW Development Kits -SDKs-).

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Linux development (Yocto).
  • Knowledge of LabVIEW.
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity.
  • Experience with standards EN50128/50126/50155 and Lifecycle in V.

Technical Stack

  • C
  • Scripting
  • Network Protocols
  • Embedded Systems
  • RTOS
  • Linux (Yocto)
  • LabVIEW

Team & Environment

You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative multidisciplinary team of about 10 people.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hybrid teleworking model.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Reduced hours every Friday and during the summer.
  • Restaurant ticket.
  • Teleworking support.
  • Flexible compensation plan (languages, health insurance, childcare, transport…).
  • Continuous professional growth and training.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Donostia.

CAF | Trust In Motion is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
CScriptingProtocolos de redesSistemas embebidosRTOSLinuxYoctoLabVIEWInter-Process CommunicationSW Development Kits
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CAF Signalling

CAF Signalling is the technological subsidiary of the CAF Group. They drive the future of mobility by developing advanced solutions for rail transport. They create systems that ensure safe train circulation, automatic driving technologies, and intelligent tools that optimize transport efficiency worldwide.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago