Railway Testing & Commissioning Engineer

About the Role
The company is recruiting for a Railway Testing & Commissioning Engineer to join its office in Al Ain within the Electronics and System Engineering Division. The Railway System Engineer is responsible for integrating, verifying, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems.

The successful candidate will act as a Testing & Commissioning Engineer for the project, collaborating with System Engineering and System Assurance Engineers, referring to the T&C Manager, and interfacing with T&C Engineers of subsystems involved in the development and construction of the entire railway system. Responsibilities will include participating in Site Acceptance Test campaigns, executing Site Integration and Performance Tests, ensuring successful T&C activities, and finalizing the validation of the integrated railway system.

Key Accountabilities
A. Verification & Validation

• Ensuring railway systems adhere to performance and characteristics required by project requirements, standards, and laws.
• Managing all V&V activities, defining relevant plans, and monitoring activity execution.
• Monitoring the execution of FAI, FAT, SAT, and other V&V activities relevant to subsystems.
• Managing and executing on-site integration T&C activities (SIT, SPT, trial run, etc.).

B. 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.
• Managing the interface development by subsystems and coordinating verification and validation processes of all interfaces during the project life cycle until successful closure.

C. System Integration

• Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems, specifically between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure.
• Validating system compatibility with national and international requirements and standards (e.g., EN, NFPA).

D. Performance Optimization

• Enhancing railway system efficiency in terms of capacity, energy consumption, and operational reliability.

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 or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in T&C for railway systems.
• Knowledge and experience in integration/system engineering for railway systems.
• Experience focusing on sustainability in railway systems and infrastructure design, construction, and operation.
• Familiarity with:
  • Rolling Stock (Metro, EMUs, DMUs, LRVs)
  • Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking)
  • Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems)
  • Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro)
  • Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure.
  • Managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains).
  • CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety)
  • ETCS/ERTMS (European Train Control System)
  • IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems)
  • UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations (for different railway regions)
  • Systems Engineering tools: DOORS, Enterprise Architect
  • Failure & Safety Analysis tools: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA
  • Electrical & Mechanical Design tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA
• Project Management & Lifecycle Management experience with V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies.

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 used to interact effectively with others.
• Domain & Business Acumen: Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within one's area of expertise.
• Foresight & Insight: Context awareness, adopting a systemic perspective, and informed decision-making.