Location:
Cairo, Cairo, EgyptJob ID:
R0140060Date Posted:
2026-08-05Company Name:
Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLCProfession (Job Category):
IT, Telecom & InternetJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will manage and mentor a team of validation engineers while driving test strategy, execution, and quality assurance activities.
Candidates with backgrounds in Automotive, Aerospace, Telecom, Embedded Systems, SCADA, Industrial Control, or other safety-critical industries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute validation and verification strategies.
• Review system requirements, design documents, and test specifications.
• Lead system integration, laboratory, and field testing activities.
• Investigate hardware and software issues.
• Support quality assurance and project delivery activities.
Leadership Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise a team of Validation & Test Engineers.
• Plan and coordinate validation activities across multiple project phases.
• Review and approve test cases, procedures, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their career development.
• Ensure compliance with project, quality, and safety processes.
• Coordinate issue investigation and root cause analysis activities.
• Interface with Development, System Engineering, Safety, and Project Management teams.
Essential Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in testing, validation, or systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and system integration.
• Practical knowledge of verification and validation methodologies.
• Understanding of V-cycle development processes.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
Desirable Requirements
• Experience in safety-critical systems.
• Exposure to Railway, Aerospace, Automotive, or Industrial Control projects.
• Familiarity with ETCS, ATP/ATC, or signalling systems.
• Knowledge of networking and telecommunication protocols.
• Familiarity with requirements and test management tools.
• Knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Awareness of CENELEC or functional safety standards.
• Italian language is an advantage but not required.
Training
Successful candidates will receive structured training on ETCS, railway signalling principles, European railway standards, and advanced validation methodologies.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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