Expert Software Testing Engineer

• Industrial Engineering (Electronics specialty), Telecommunications Engineering, Automation, or an equivalent degree.
• More than 10 years of experience in software validation and verification in industrial or railway environments.
• Experience in the preparation of SQA Plans, Validation Plans, monitoring testing KPIs, and the identification and management of incidents.
• Functional knowledge of TCMS systems and functionalities associated with railway control.
• Advanced handling of testing and modeling tools, preferably NI VeriStand and NI TestStand.
• Knowledge of control software architectures and the development of testing strategies at different validation levels.
• Knowledge and application of the EN 50128 standard or equivalent functional safety standards.
• Experience in C/C++ programming and knowledge of languages defined by the EN 61131-3 standard.
• Experience in the development of simulation models and the definition of technical specifications for simulators.
• Experience in project management, supplier coordination, and working in demanding environments.
• High or very high level of English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence tools applied to software development.
• Availability to travel.

• Knowledge of railway communication networks, Ethernet networks, TCP/IP protocols, agile methodologies, the V-model, and general knowledge of rolling stock will be valued.

• Permanent contract directly with Talgo. ✍🏽
• Compensation package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan. Flexible working hours (entry between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and exit between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM) with intensive working hours in summer. Teleworking.
• At Talgo, health is a priority, and that is why we offer you health insurance that you can enjoy, both for yourself and your family.
• Because at Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 vacation days in our 2026 working calendar and 6 public holidays set by the company, to make the most of your Community's calendar.🌞
• Free shuttle bus routes. 🚌
• Career plan designed for your professional profile and opportunities for continuous training. 🏅
• Language school.

Talent development is a constant priority at Tarvia; therefore, we commit to the progress and perfection of our professionals. Join us and participate in our internal selection processes.

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing railway transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or travel through countries with extreme temperatures of up to -45º in Kazakhstan.

You will join the Software Assurance department, participating in software development and validation projects for railway embedded systems.

Your mission as an Expert Software Testing Engineer will be to define and execute software validation and verification strategies, guaranteeing the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of railway control systems throughout their entire life cycle. To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

• Defining and developing quality assurance plans (SQA Plan) and validation plans, establishing testing strategies in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinating and supervising software validation activities, monitoring KPIs, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with applicable quality and safety standards.
• Designing and executing multi-level testing strategies (component test, smoke test, integration test, and functional test), using advanced validation and simulation tools such as VeriStand and TestStand.
• Participating in the definition of control software architectures, simulation models, and technical specifications for simulators and test benches.
• Technically managing suppliers, guaranteeing the correct execution of the validation, quality, deadline, and cost requirements established for each project.