CBTC Application Team Lead - Rail Automation

Job ID

523438

Posted since

24-Sep-2026

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

Engineering

Company

SIEMENS MOBILITY, S.L.U.

Experience level

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Tres Cantos - Madrid - Spain

Lead the digital future of urban transit and empower global engineering teams.

For over 160 years, Siemens Mobility has been a global leader, innovating transportation solutions that move the world. We lead the way in Rolling Stock, Rail Automation & Electrification, Turnkey Systems, Intelligent Traffic Systems, and comprehensive Related Services. Through digitalization, we empower operators worldwide to create intelligent infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and ensure unparalleled availability. Join us in transforming Mobility Management, Turnkey Projects, Electrification, Mainline & Urban Transport, and Customer Services. If you're ready to make a real impact on a more connected and sustainable future, your journey starts here.

Your mission in our team As a CBTC Application Team Lead, you will guide an international, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering cutting-edge software, data, and testing for global signaling projects. You will drive technical excellence while integrating Artificial Intelligence and advanced data processing to shape the future of railway automation.

You’ll make a difference by

Leading and developing a diverse, global technical team, fostering a high-performance culture across different time zones.

Driving the adoption of AI tools and advanced data processing (like LIDAR) to optimize ATC application design and testing.

Ensuring all CBTC and ATC solutions strictly adhere to CENELEC safety standards and the V-Model life cycle.

Harmonizing engineering methods globally by promoting automation to improve quality and reduce time-to-market.

Acting as the primary technical escalation point to resolve complex engineering challenges in international projects.

Your success is grounded in

A University degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer Science, or similar).

A solid background in railway signaling engineering, specifically focusing on CBTC systems.

Deep understanding of the railway safety life cycle and CENELEC regulations.

An international mindset with the ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.

Fluency in both English and Spanish, alongside availability for international travel.

You’ll thrive even more if you also bring

Experience or a strong interest in applying Machine Learning and AI to engineering processes.

Previous experience working with ETCS projects.

Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway! We value potential, growth, and diverse backgrounds.

Join us and let's shape the future of mobility together! Apply now.

What you can expect when joining You will be part of a team driving digital innovation, sustainability, and positive social impact through customer-oriented solutions.

Un entorno donde cada persona puede mostrarse tal y como es y sentirse parte de un equipo. Contamos con equipos de trabajo y DEI Learning resources.

Modelo de trabajo híbrido para disfrutar lo mejor de ambos mundos: colaborar presencialmente en equipo y aprovechar la flexibilidad del trabajo remoto.

Un espacio que valora la curiosidad y garantiza aprendizaje continuo, con oportunidades de desarrollo tanto personal como profesional para todas las personas que forman parte.

Siemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la Diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación. Contar con diferentes tipos de talento y de experiencias nos hace ser más competitivos y estar mejor preparados para responder con éxito a las demandas de la Sociedad. Por ello, valoramos a las candidatas y a los candidatos que reflejen la Diversidad que disfrutamos en nuestra Compañía y animamos la cobertura de puestos por mujeres y hombres en ocupaciones que se encuentren subrepresentadas.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Flexibility is our main benefit. We combine remote and presence work because work-life balance and wellbeing are essential for our teams. We are convinced that stay at home allow us to focus on activities that need more time for concentration and being at the office enhance our creativity collaborating and learning from others.

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