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 act as Railway Integration Manager for the project, leading the System Engineering team and collaborating with other experts to ensure the successful integration of the systems involved in the development and construction of the whole railway system.
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Key Accountabilities
A. System Design & Architecture
- Defining and managing railway system scenarios, 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 the subsystems and coordinating the verification and validation process of all interfaces during the project life cycle up to successful closure.
B. System Integration
- Ensuring interoperability between different railway subsystems and 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 to ensure proper finalization of interfaces and applicable authorization processes.
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 specifications, standards, and laws.
- Defining and monitoring the execution of the verification and 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.
- Expertise in Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains).
- Familiarity with Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking).
- Knowledge of Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems).
- Experience with Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro).
- Proficient in 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).
- Understanding of IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems).
- Knowledge of UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations for different railway regions.
- Proficient in Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect.
- Experience in Failure & Safety Analysis tools: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA.
- Proficient in Electrical & Mechanical Design using MATLAB, Simulink, and CATIA.
- Skilled in Project Management & Lifecycle Management methodologies (V-Model, Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience 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 to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies for effective interaction with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within an area of expertise.
