R&D Engineer – MCX Systems

**About RideOnTrack**

RideOnTrack is a Belgian technology company building 
**mission-critical communication systems**
 for sectors where reliability and safety are essential — such as 
**railways, public safety, and critical infrastructure**
. Founded in 2011 and based in Geel, Belgium, we combine deep telecom expertise with modern software engineering to deliver solutions like 
**FRMCS**
and
**MCX dispatching**
, I
**oT-based condition monitoring**
, and 
**radio network performance analytics**
.

We’re driven by three core values: Safety First, Customer Centricity, and Continuous Innovation. These values shape how we build, collaborate, and grow — whether that’s contributing to international standards like 3GPP, ETSI, and UNIFE, or developing new ways to make mission-critical communication simpler and more secure.

At RideOnTrack, we bring together a passionate, multidisciplinary team that thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, future-proof solutions.

**About the Position**

We are seeking a talented and driven 
**R&D Engineer – MCX Systems**
 to join our team in Geel, Belgium. In this role, you will contribute to the development of our next-generation 
**MCX (Mission-Critical Communication)**
 and 
**FRMCS (Future Rail Mobile Communication) systems**
, working on software that forms the backbone of reliable communication for railways, public safety, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, collaborating on the design, development, and testing of cross-platform client applications and core communication modules. Your work will involve technologies such as C++, Python, and Unix-based environments, with opportunities to contribute across the entire development lifecycle — from architecture and implementation to validation and deployment.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on complex problem-solving, values reliability and precision, and is eager to help shape the future of 
**mission-critical communications**
.

**Responsibilities:**

- Collaborate with the MCX team to develop and deploy state-of-the-art software solutions for Mission-Critical Environments.
- Contribute to software components ranging from cross-platform client applications to scalable server solutions within our MCX and FRMCS product lines.
- Take part in the complete development cycle — from architecture and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in C++, Rust and Python, while applying strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Work in Unix-like environments using modern tools such as Git and CMake.
- Collaborate closely with other engineers to deliver high-quality, future-proof software for mission-critical communication systems.

**Profile:**

- Master’s or PhD degree in Science with a background in Informatics, or related disciplines such as Physics or Mathematics (linked to informatics).
- Proficient in Unix-like environments with hands-on experience using Git.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to process large amounts of complex technical information efficiently.
- Experienced with at least one compiled language (e.g. C++, Rust) and one interpreted language (e.g. Python).
- Experience with Android and/or iOS development is an asset.
- Knowledge of build systems (e.g. CMake) and monorepo management is an advantage.
- Familiarity with telecommunication protocols (e.g. SIP, RTP, WebRTC) is a plus.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is an asset.
- Comfortable working in a challenging, international, and innovation-driven environment.

**Our offer:**

- Be part of a highly skilled R&D team developing the infrastructure behind mission-critical communication systems for railways and critical infrastructure operators.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in FRMCS, MCX, and cloud-native architectures.
- A modern and inspiring workplace at the Cipal Innovation Centre in Geel.
- Competitive salary and benefits above market standards.
- Opportunities for career development and international collaboration.
- A role where your work directly enhances the reliability, scalability, and resilience of systems vital to safety and operations.

If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving and want to grow with a leading company, we would love to hear from you Please submit your 
**resume**
 and 
**cover letter**
 to join our dynamic team.