Application Data Design Lead Kavach

Role Overview:

The Application Data Engineering Lead will lead and coordinate all activities related to station-specific application data preparation, verification, and testing for Kavach projects. The role requires deep technical expertise in safety-critical systems, adherence to EN 50128 standards, and the ability to guide teams to deliver high-quality results within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Data Preparation

• Lead the preparation of station-specific application data for Kavach deployments.
• Ensure all data complies with project requirements, safety standards, and EN 50128-compliant processes.
• Coordinate with system engineering and design teams to collect input data and define application logic.

Verification & Validation

• Establish and execute EN 50128-based verification and validation (V&V) processes for application data.
• Conduct peer reviews, static checks, and dynamic validation of application data.
• Ensure traceability of data preparation and testing against system and safety requirements.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Support integration testing of application data with Kavach systems in lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with testing teams to simulate operational scenarios and validate data integrity.
• Provide on-site and off-site support during system integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of application data engineers.
• Define work breakdown structures, allocate tasks, and monitor progress against milestones.
• Drive compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and safety-critical development practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for application data activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Design, System Engineering, Safety, Testing) and external stakeholders (RDSO, Indian Railways, Partners).
• Provide status updates, risk assessments, and compliance reports aligned with EN 50128 requirements.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in application data engineering for signaling, train control, or safety-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with EN 50128-compliant software/data lifecycle processes, including specification, design, V&V, and safety assurance.
• Proficiency in application logic, configuration tools, and simulation/testing environments.
• Strong analytical ability to validate complex datasets with compliance to safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer, Railway Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in railway signaling, train control systems, or application data engineering.
• Proven expertise in applying EN 50128 processes in safety-critical projects (ETCS, CBTC, or Kavach preferred).
• Knowledge of Indian Railway standards, RDSO processes, and safety regulations.