Senior Test Engineer

Transport for NSW

Senior Test Engineer validating critical software and control systems for Sydney Trains. Planning testing, fault investigation, and evidence for product acceptance and type approval.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeAuburn • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$155,418 - A$172,237 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing integrated hardware and software systems within safety-critical environments, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports. Proficient in fault investigation and providing technical guidance to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with design specifications and operational needs.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeSoftware TestingSystem ValidationTechnical DocumentationFault Investigation

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Hard Skills

Testing Integrated SystemsRequirements AnalysisTest Plan DevelopmentTraceability EvidenceSystem ConfigurationNetwork ProtocolsCybersecurityOperational TechnologyControl Systems TestingVirtualised Environments

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical GuidanceStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WindowsDiagnostic ToolsWindows ServerNetworked Systems

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SystemsRailway SignallingRail ControlIndustrial Control Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate and undertake verification and validation of critical software and control system products supporting the Sydney Trains network
Prepare and manage technical specifications, test plans, test procedures, engineering reports and supporting evidence for product acceptance and type approval
Deliver control systems product testing according to approved requirements, designs and scheduled delivery timeframes
Undertake independent verification and validation of software and system products against approved requirements, design specifications and operational needs
Analyse requirements and design specifications to develop comprehensive testing documentation and traceability evidence
Investigate faults and identify system deficiencies under test conditions
Provide technical guidance and present technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering and project stakeholders
Report to the Test Manager (ATRICS) within the ATRICS Test Team and Engineering Systems Integrity section at Sydney Trains

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary (degree level) qualifications in electrical or computer systems engineering or demonstrated equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience testing integrated hardware and software systems in safety-critical systems or operational technology environments, such as railway signalling, rail control, cybersecurity or industrial control systems
Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating complex testing activities, managing test dependencies and providing technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated experience analysing requirements and design specifications to prepare comprehensive test plans, test procedures, traceability evidence and engineering test reports
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Windows environments and diagnostic tools to configure systems, investigate faults and support system testing
Demonstrated experience in system testing, fault investigation and identifying system deficiencies under test conditions, including communication protocols based on serial and IP networking technologies
Demonstrated experience with virtualised environments, Windows Server platforms and networked systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting technical findings, risks and recommendations to engineering and project stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance and wellbeing support
Support throughout the recruitment process and at work for Aboriginal people and people living with disability
Workplace adjustments available during recruitment and employment