Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer at FlixTrain, you will be responsible for Wi-Fi, network infrastructure, onboard units and mobile devices for train staff. Within the Product Development team in Rolling Stock & Maintenance, you will improve passenger journeys and operations. You will work with Operations, Customer Product, FlixTech and external partners such as Talgo, maintenance management entities and suppliers.

• Take responsibility for and improve FlixTrain's entire onboard technology system, including Wi-Fi, networks, onboard units and mobile devices.
• Act as the main technical contact for all onboard systems, assess specifications, weigh trade-offs and make sound, well supported decisions.
• Continuously monitor onboard technology performance, identify problems early and drive improvements for smoother journeys.
• Independently lead projects across teams involving connectivity, network performance and the integration of mobile devices into the fleet.
• Define ambitious and practical technical specifications and network designs that connect smoothly with the fleet.
• Develop test scenarios and functional checks, especially with customers and certification bodies, and ensure solutions work in real operation.
• Track new technologies such as 5G, IoT and Starlink and turn your findings into practical recommendations for FlixTrain's technology roadmap.

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• You have more than two years of practical experience in network architecture, Wi-Fi systems or mobile device management, ideally involving rail vehicles or a similarly complex technical environment.
• You have strong problem solving skills and proven experience troubleshooting complex network systems under time pressure.
• You enjoy taking responsibility, complete tasks independently and confidently lead projects involving people from different teams and disciplines.
• You communicate clearly, persuasively and precisely with technical experts and people without a technical background.
• You have business fluent German and English for working in an international team and with German speaking suppliers and authorities.
• Experience with rail vehicle system suppliers and familiarity with the railway industry's contractual, technical and regulatory environment are an advantage.