Test Architect - Automatic Train Protection (ATP) - Railway Infrastructure

Assignment:

Define and govern the overall test strategy, architecture, coverage, and acceptance criteria for ATP-based railway signalling systems.

Lead testing activities across requirements, integration, interface, system, performance, safety, and end-to-end operational scenarios.

Ensure compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129) and support safety assessments, audits, and certification activities.

Provide technical leadership for ETCS Level 2, KAVACH, or other ATP systems, including train-to-track and subsystem interface testing.

Develop and review test plans, specifications, procedures, reports, and traceability across requirements, tests, defects, and results.

Define and manage simulation, test bench, and real-hardware test environments for normal, degraded, and failure scenario.

Lead system integration and interface testing across ATP, Interlocking, Communications, Train Positioning, and Traffic Control systems.

Drive test automation strategies, tool qualification, and improvements in test efficiency and coverage.

Experience with protocol analysis, log analysis and test data analysis tools is preferred

Mentor engineering teams and provide expert guidance on railway signalling testing, verification, and validation practices.

Coordinate with System Engineering, Software, Hardware, Safety, RAMS, and Project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Competencies

Strong expertise in ATP Railway Signalling Systems, with hands-on experience in ETCS Level 2 and/or KAVACH.

Proven experience in system integration, verification, validation, and safety-critical testing.

In-depth knowledge of railway safety standards and CENELEC-compliant V&V processes.

Experience with simulation platforms, real hardware testing, and test automation frameworks.

Strong technical leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience supporting RDSO, NoBo, ISA or other independent safety/certification assessments is an advantage.

Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science / Instrumentation / Control Systems or any related Engineering.

Professional experience of minimum 10 to 15+ years in railway transportation systems with the focus on testing in ETCS L2 / KAVACH domain

Performed hands on testing activities for wayside and onboard ETCS L2 / KAVACH besides understanding of operational scenarios, requirements, and interfaces.

Fluent English essential both written and oral, knowledge of German/Spanish is an asset

Independent and structured approach to work

A technical leader capable of influencing and mentoring engineering teams

Structured, quality-focused, and comfortable working in complex, safety-critical environments.

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