PTC Test Eng.

Possible 3 Month CTH

Role name: PTC Test Eng.

Work Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Onsite)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Background check MANDATORY

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