About the Role
The Railway Senior 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 successful candidate will lead the System Engineering team as Railway Integration Manager for a project, collaborating with other System Engineering and System Assurance Experts and Managers to ensure the successful integration of systems involved in the development and construction of the entire railway system.
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Key Accountabilities
A. System Design & Architecture
- Defining and managing railway system scenarios, requirements, system architecture, and interactions between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply).
- Selecting appropriate technologies and configurations for new rail projects.
- Managing the interface development by subsystems and coordinating the process of verification and validation of all interfaces throughout the project lifecycle up to their final successful closure.
B. System Integration
- Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems, including interfaces between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure.
- Validating system compatibility across national and international requirements and standards (e.g., EN, NFPA).
- Ensuring performance and functionalities for all foreseen scenarios for the railway system.
- Managing the correct integration of the system with all external stakeholders, ensuring the proper finalization of interfaces and all applicable authorization processes.
C. Performance Optimization
- Enhancing railway system efficiency regarding capacity, energy consumption, and operational reliability.
D. Verification & Validation
- Ensuring railway systems adhere to the performance and characteristics required by project requirements, standards, and laws.
- Defining and monitoring the execution of the Verification & Validation (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 in Mechanical Engineering or Electronic/TLC Engineering.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in integration/system engineering for railway systems.
- Experience focusing on sustainability in railway systems and infrastructure design, construction, and operation.
- Proficiency in Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains).
- Familiarity with Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking).
- Understanding of Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems).
- Knowledge of Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro).
- Capability in interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure.
- Experience in 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).
- Understanding of IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems).
- Knowledge of UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations for different railway regions.
- Proficiency in Systems Engineering tools: DOORS, Enterprise Architect.
- Experience with Failure & Safety Analysis tools: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA.
- Skills in Electrical & Mechanical Design (MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA).
- Project Management & Lifecycle Management experience with methodologies such as V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall.
- Experience in managing large-scale railway system deployment projects.
Competencies
- Workplace Dynamics - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- Foresight & Insight - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- Personal Empowerment - Ownership for life, work, and results, striving for professional and personal growth.
- Interpersonal Influence - Skills and strategies to interact effectively with others.
- Domain & Business Acumen - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
