Level: Experienced

Job Field: IT, Project, System

Employment Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent employment

Location: Berlin

Working Model: Hybrid, Onsite

Job Summary

In this role, you manage the entire on-board technology, develop network infrastructures, and enhance connectivity for passengers and staff while creating technical specifications and testing scenarios.

Job Technologies

WLAN

Your role in the team

As Manager Onboard Technology (m/f/d) at FlixTrain, you are responsible for the technology that determines how our passengers connect, navigate, and experience each journey - from WLAN and network infrastructure to on-board units and mobile devices for our train staff.
In a rail world where connectivity becomes the key differentiator and technologies like Starlink redefine what is possible, you will directly shape how FlixTrain stays ahead and continues to offer high-quality, unforgettable journeys.
As part of the Product Development team in the Rolling Stock & Maintenance division, you ensure that our onboard hardware provides an outstanding travel experience for our passengers, smooth operation, and a good working environment for our train staff.
Your work directly influences how FlixTrain stays ahead in the competition for onboard connectivity and delivers reliable, high-quality travel experiences.
In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Customer Product, and FlixTech, as well as with external partners such as Talgo, ECMs, and suppliers (e.g., Icomera, Advantech).
You are responsible for the entire onboard technology ecosystem of FlixTrain - WLAN, networks, onboard units, and mobile devices - and you are never satisfied with the status quo.
As the central technical contact for all onboarding systems, you evaluate specifications, weigh trade-offs, and make well-informed, thoroughly justified decisions.
You continuously monitor the performance of our onboarding technology, identify issues early, and drive improvements that make every journey smoother.
You independently lead cross-functional projects related to connectivity, network performance, and the integration of mobile devices into the vehicle fleet, with a clear focus on impact.
You define technical specifications and network architectures in a way that is ambitious yet feasible, ensuring seamless interfaces with our vehicle fleet.
You develop test scenarios and functional validations – especially at the critical interface with clients and certification bodies – and thus ensure that our solutions work in real-world operations.
You keep an eye on new technologies such as 5G, IoT, and Starlink and translate your insights into concrete recommendations for FlixTrain's technology roadmap.

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Our expectations of you

Education

You have a completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
You enjoy taking responsibility: You independently bring topics to completion and confidently lead cross-functional initiatives with people from different teams and disciplines.

Qualifications

You communicate clearly and convincingly with technical experts as well as with non-technical stakeholders, without losing precision.
You possess business-fluent German and English skills, as you work in an international team and collaborate with German-speaking suppliers and authorities.

Experience

With more than two years of practical experience in network architecture, WLAN systems, or Mobile Device Management, you impress – ideally in the environment of rail vehicles or a similarly complex technical setting.
Strong problem-solving skills distinguish you, as does proven experience in troubleshooting complex network systems under time pressure.
Experience with suppliers of rail vehicle systems as well as familiarity with the contractual, technical, and regulatory environment of the railway industry is advantageous.

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What we offer

At FlixTrain, you actively shape the future of mobility.
We not only offer you secure jobs and attractive additional benefits but also a dynamic, international environment where your ideas have a real impact.
We value the big picture – even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements but still believe you can make a difference, we look forward to your application!

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