Engineer (University Diploma / Master) as Specialist in Train Control, Train Protection, and Signaling Systems | Ingenieurin / Ingenieur (m/w/d) (Uni-Diplom / Master) als Referentin / Referent (m/w/d)
BAV Dienstsitz Aurich
Job Summary
This role at the Federal Railway Authority (EBA) involves critical work in the railway sector, specifically focusing on train control, train protection, and signaling systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for fundamental activities related to the testing and certification of subsystems and interoperability components. Day-to-day tasks include conducting EC conformity assessments, preparing certificates, and monitoring systems throughout their development, production, and operational phases. The position also entails creating and evaluating test reports, approving products and quality management systems, and contributing to national and international technical specifications and regulations. This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on railway safety and interoperability across Europe, offering a permanent position with flexible working options and the chance to engage in international collaboration and public relations.
Required Skills
Education
University Diploma or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communication Technology, Mechatronics, or Transportation with a specialization in Railway Systems, or comparable qualification. Alternatively, qualification for the higher technical service in the federal administration.
Experience
- At least three years of professional experience in the railway sector, specifically in train control, train protection, and signaling, in accordance with ERA Assessment Scheme requirements
- Professional experience in planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of railway systems and components (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel for EU-wide acquisition of contracts. Ability to work at Bonn, Munich, or Berlin. Track suitability (analogous to G25 examination) is required, to be tested by the employer. Applicants must be eligible for civil service (Beamte) or aspire to a tariff-based employment relationship. The German language must be mastered at a negotiation level.
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