Certification and Authorization Manager

You will succeed if...

• University degree in Engineering (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent).
• High level of English (C1), both oral and written.
• 5 years of experience in the railway sector, preferably in approval, certification, signalling, RAMS, or ETCS project management activities.
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Additionally, we will positively value...

• Experience in railway approval and certification processes, in both European and international environments, as well as knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks and national requirements.
• Experience or knowledge in railway signalling systems, especially in ERTMS/ETCS environments.
• Knowledge of CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129) and the CSM-RA methodology.
• Experience in dealing with assessment bodies (NoBo, DeBo, AsBo) and railway authorities.
• Knowledge of national requirements and authorization processes in different countries.
• Basque and German.

• A close and collaborative work environment. We take care of your arrival from day one. We want you to feel part of the team and for your onboarding to be natural and quick.

• Cutting-edge technology. You will be part of a company that develops leading solutions in transport and mobility. You will be in direct contact with innovations that are transforming the railway sector globally.

• Real work-life balance We believe in flexibility: hybrid remote work model, flexible hours, and intensive working days every Friday of the year and during the summer. We want your professional and personal life to fit together without friction.

• Benefits that add up. You'll enjoy restaurant vouchers, remote work support, and a complete flexible compensation plan (languages, health insurance, childcare, transportation...). You choose how to boost your well-being.

• Continuous professional growth. We are an expanding company and you will integrate into international projects of high technological value. You will work with diverse clients, partners, and teams that will drive your development. Additionally, we encourage training so that you can advance toward your goals.

• Stability and future. You will join a solid business group, with more than 100 years of history and a clear vision for the future in the field of sustainable mobility.

At CAF Signalling, we connect people in a safe, fast, and comfortable way to promote sustainable mobility at any distance.

At CAF Signalling we are creating an extraordinary team!

If you are passionate about innovation, motivated by working in international environments, and want your work to have a real impact on people, society, and the environment, this opportunity could be your next big step.

At CAF Signalling, the technological subsidiary of the CAF Group, we drive the future of mobility by developing advanced solutions for rail transport. We create systems that ensure the safe circulation of trains, automatic driving technologies, and smart tools that optimize transport efficiency worldwide.

Join a team that combines cutting-edge engineering, global vision, and a clear purpose: transforming mobility to make it safer, more sustainable, and more connected.

At our headquarters in Donostia, we are looking to hire a Certification and Authorization Manager.

Under the Onboard Operations Management, you will be part of high-impact international projects, leading the certification and approval activities for CAF Signalling's onboard solutions. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Projects, Tenders, Quality, and Validation teams, participating in key initiatives that contribute to the digital and sustainable transformation of rail transport.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with certification bodies, railway authorities, and European working groups, directly influencing the evolution of industry standards and regulations.

• Actively participate in European working groups and forums related to the evolution of railway regulations and ERTMS/ETCS systems.
• Monitor regulatory changes and national requirements in the company's strategic markets, evaluating their impact on products and projects.
• Lead and coordinate the certification, authorization, and approval activities of CAF Signalling's onboard systems within national and international projects.
• Define, plan, and ensure all necessary actions to obtain the authorizations required for the commissioning of CCS subsystems.
• Prepare and manage the technical documentation and evidence necessary for evaluation processes before bodies such as NoBo, DeBo, AsBo, and competent authorities.
• Act as a technical interlocutor regarding approval with customers, assessment bodies, national authorities, and European entities.
• Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and specifications applicable to the railway sector.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of certification and approval processes, driving efficiency and the reuse of solutions between projects.