Javier Castillo

Experience

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  Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

  Nov 1998 - Oct 2001

  Research Project Engineer (Intern)

  Combine Master’s Degree study with Research Projects in Department of Electronics.Last year dedicated to develop Final Degree Project in the field of microelectronics.

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  Invensys Rail Dimetronic

  Jan 2001 - Feb 2007

  R&D Project Engineer

  Data Preparation for ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Level 1 and Level 2. I worked in the specification, SW development (programing in Visual C++ and ADA95 languages) and test for RBC (Radio Block Center) and LEU (Lineside Electronic Unit) projects in the Cordoba-Malaga high-speed line.Development of Safety Critical Systems: SIL-4 (Safety Integrity Level).Generation of specifications according to UNISIG standard: SDS (System Design Specification), SRS (System Requirements Specification), SHA (System Hazard Analysis).Test the RBC side developed in UK by Westinghouse as a partner company working with a multicultural team.Other Projects: • CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control): ATP (Automatic Train Protection), ATO (Automatic Train Operation) and ATS (Automatic Train Supervision).• Local Control System and Diagnostics Systems (MoviolaW). Show less

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  Nextel Engineering Systems

  Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  Systems Engineer Team Leader of SKYDOR (Anti-Air Defense)

  Team Coordinator (2 engineers).SW development (Borland C++) to integrate SKYDOR as a weapon terminal of COAAASM. Specification, design and development of HMI, communications module with COAAASM and simulation tools.I participated in all phases of the project, requirements, analysis, design, implementation and test performed in Spain and Switzerland.The project was implemented by NAVANTIA (Sistemas FABA) in collaboration with Oerlikon Contraves AG (Swiss Defence Company).SKYDOR Fire Control Unit (FCU) consists of a sensor unit, a command unit and two 35/90 Oerlikon twin cannon. COAAASM is a command and control system that consists of Fire Direction Centre (FDC) which conducts engagement operations and sensors. Show less

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  Nextel Aerospace Defence & Security

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2015

  Systems Engineer Team Leader of F-105 Spec & Test

  Specification and Test for the F-105 Aegis Combat System Spanish Frigate developed by NAVANTIA (Sistemas FABA) jointly with Lockheed Martin.Coordinate the team (12 engineers) responsible of Specifications and Test (Land Based Test Site and On-Board).Specifications generated include: SDS (System Design Specification), SRS (System Requirements Specification), PIDS (Prime Item Development Specifications), CPRS (Computer Program Requirements Specification), IDS (Interface Design Specification) and IRS (Interface Requirements Specification).Test performed include: SSIT (Software System Integration Tests), EI&T (Element Integration & Test) and UT (Unit Test), ET&E (Engineering Test & Evaluation), MEIT (Multi-Element Integration and Test), SAT (CDS System Assessment Test), SRV (System Requirement Verification), System Performance Demonstration (DEMO).Requirements development, traceability and test process documentation using IBM Rational DOORS in a project with more than 6000 requirements.As a System Engineer, I’m specialized in Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Missile Systems, Weapon Management and Engagement. Show less

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  Siemens

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  Senior Systems Engineer

  Thameslink HCI Project.Independent Safety-Critical and Safety-related Requirements Verification: verification of ETCS Data safety requirements to certify its consistency prior to installation and commissioning.Support DataPrep Team with technical expertise in ERTMS solutions.

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  Siemens Mobility

  Apr 2016 - May 2021

  Senior Systems Engineer

  Thameslink HCI Project.ETCS Data Technical Lead: RBC and Balise Data formal release, Integration Tests. Interface with different teams (RailDNA, Interlocking, Westcad-E, Control System, RBC Team). Support Principle Testers.ETCS Data change control, Risk management, control of issues through the life cycle, interface with CCB.ETCS DataPrep Team tasks and resources planning.ETCS Systems Requirements analysis and application to ETCS Data design.Support System Validation, Verification and Integration Test Teams.Customer Requirements Capture and Analysis for project biding. Show less

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  Siemens

  May 2021 - now

  Principal Systems Engineer