PTC Test Engineer

Role name: PTC Test Engineer
Work Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Onsite)
Duration: 15+ Months

 We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to join our team, with a focus on testing and validating software applications for Rail domain / Positive Train Control (PTC) systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in software testing, experience with PTC systems, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical safety-critical systems and contribute to the development of innovative railway solutions.

 Key Responsibilities:

·         Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure software quality and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

·         Test and validate PTC (Positive Train Control) software applications.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, systems engineering, and project management to identify and resolve software defects.

·         Participate in Agile Scrum teams to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery.

·         Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop test cases for new PTC features.

·         Analyze and troubleshoot software defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.

·         Develop and maintain technical documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.

·         Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and regulations related to PTC systems.

 Mandatory Skills:

·         6+ years' of experience in software testing (test plans, test cases creation, test execution, reporting, bug reporting, Software release Regression testing)

·         2+ years of experience in PTC - (Positive Train Control) software applications

·         Develop and maintain automated test scripts using programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++

·         Experience in IBM Jazz, Jenkins, Git, JIRA, WinSCP, Putty , Wireshark

 Other key skills:

·         Experience in Rail domain

·         Good knowledge on messaging protocols

·         Experience on hardware level testing (firmware)

·         Experience on Linux operating system

·         Experience on installation of software/firmware on hardware

·         Test experience on fail-safe system

·         Good communication and presentation skill