About the Role
The Railway System Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems. The Railway System Engineer will join the team as an Interface Engineer to work on national and international railway projects, covering the entire lifecycle of railway systems from concept to operation and maintenance. The successful candidate will bring experience in requirements, interface, and configuration management.
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Key Accountabilities
A. System Design & Architecture
- Defining and managing railway system requirements, system architecture, and interaction between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply).
- Selecting appropriate technologies and configurations for new rail projects.
B. System Integration
- Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems, including interfaces between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure.
- Validating system compatibility across national and international railway networks (e.g., ERTMS, CBTC, PTC).
C. Performance Optimization
- Enhancing railway system efficiency in terms of capacity, energy consumption, and operational reliability.
D. Verification & Validation
- Ensuring railway systems adhere to the performance and characteristics required by project requirements and standards.
- Defining and monitoring the execution of the V&V plan.
E. Lifecycle Management
- Managing railway system upgrades and modernization projects.
- Supporting asset management and maintenance planning to maximize system longevity.
F. Digitalization & Smart Rail Technologies
- Implementing IoT, AI, and Big Data solutions for predictive maintenance and automation.
- Working with Digital Twin, Remote Monitoring, and Smart Signaling technologies.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering for railway domain projects.
- Experience with rolling stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains).
- Familiarity with signaling systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking).
- Knowledge of electrification systems (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC).
- Experience with track infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro).
- Proficient in requirements and configuration management.
- Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure.
- Experience managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains).
- Knowledge of CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety).
- Familiarity with ETCS/ERTMS (European Train Control System) and IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems).
- Knowledge of UIC, AAR, and FRA regulations for different railway regions.
- Experience with systems engineering tools: DOORS, Enterprise Architect.
- Proficient in failure and safety analysis with tools like ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA.
- Skills in electrical and mechanical design using MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA.
- Familiarity with V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience managing large-scale railway system deployment projects.
Competencies
- Workplace Dynamics: Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- Personal Empowerment: Ownership for life, work, and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- Interpersonal Influence: Skills and strategies for effective interactions with others.
- Domain & Business Acumen: Scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solutions within the area of expertise.
- Foresight & Insight: Context awareness, adopting a systemic perspective, and informed decision-making.
