Software Validation & Test Engineer

Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Location:

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job ID:

R0140070

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About 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:

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Validation & Test Engineers interested in developing expertise in embedded and safety-critical systems.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for candidates from Automotive, Telecom, SCADA, Industrial Automation, Embedded Systems, or Electronics backgrounds to transition into the railway sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support test design and execution activities.
• Perform laboratory and integration testing.
• Document and track defects.
• Support requirements reviews and test case preparation.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause investigations.
• Work under the guidance of senior validation engineers.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals.
• Knowledge of software and system testing principles.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good English communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience testing embedded products.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and measurement techniques.
• Exposure to Automotive, Aerospace, Telecom, SCADA, or Industrial Automation projects.
• Familiarity with requirements management and test tools.
• Basic awareness of safety-critical development concepts.
• Basic knowledge of railway systems.

Training

Selected candidates will participate in a structured training and mentoring program covering ETCS, railway signalling fundamentals, testing methodologies, safety standards, and engineering tools.

 

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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