Job Description

Who are we?

Kontron Transportation, a division within the Kontron Group, is one of the world's leading providers of complete communication solutions for critical networks and transport. As a leader in the Global System for Mobile Communications for Railways (GSM-R) Market and a partner of the leading rail operators in more than 25 countries, innovation and adaptation of its portfolio of solutions (4G, 5G, FRMCS, digitalisation) is at the heart of its business. Kontron Transportation invests heavily in research and development and participates significantly in developing the next generation of broadband solutions for critical networks, for example, as an associate member of the European research initiative Shift2Rail.


The Kontron Transportation Group companies' principal subsidiaries are in Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.


Kontron Transportation is part of the Kontron Group. It offers a combined portfolio of hardware, middleware, and secure services for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial 4.0 applications. With its standard products and bespoke solutions based on highly reliable, state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for various industries (Defense and Security, Energy, Health, Transportation, and other vertical Markets).


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We prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an environment of open communication and collaboration. Our dedication to creating a more sustainable company is evident in our daily choices and actions. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, valuing growth and innovation, and recognizing the importance of knowledge and experience. We also support our employees' career and professional development.

What we can accomplish together:

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Engineering of changes / extensions to existing GSM-R network and migration to future technologies Production of core engineering related documentations such as, but not limited to: High Level Design documents Low Level Design documents Reviewing and validating works completed by 3rd parties/partners

+ ensure engineering is carried out according to customer requirements
Handing over to installation and acceptance teams Coordination with other internal and external teams, suppliers and customers Attend/organize engineering workshops with customers and suppliers Travel up to 30% of the time

Kontron Transportation benefits:

Company benefits include: Employer Pension contribution, Health Care, Life Assurance, Company Mobile phone Career progression and ongoing development Training and support towards further certifications 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Home working : Manager's discretion/based on experience

Who do we seek?

British citizen, or if you have pre-settled or settled status from the EU settlement scheme or leave to enter or remain in the UK or with the right of abode in the UK Minimum Engineering Degree (Bachelor/Master) Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunication engineering Strong Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & SharePoint Excellent written and verbal English Language skills

You are recognised for the following qualities:

Good Know how in the required technologies (GSM-R/2G, 5G, IMS, IP, Virtualization). Good know how of Technical documentation Good attention to detail Able to work independently Good team worker Able to coordinate and manage other teams and resources Willingness to travel (UK, Ireland) * (Desirable) Experience in the railway industry