We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.
Your Future Role:
The succesful candidate will participate in the development, adaptation, introduction and systems delivery elements of SSI and SMARTLOCK systems and processes (SML 400, MooN, Smart Gateway, SmartIO, Support System, Test Environment, AutoTesting) for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland.They will also engage in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Assist in ensuringthat tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
We’ll look to you for:
• Ensuring the delivery of standardised objectives and optimum system solutions on allocated projects
• Delivering project solutions with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and safety principles
• Ensuring conformity with systems standards, agreed system architecture, client standards, and company procedures
• Participating in the development of new systems solutions
• Supporting safety assurance through the application of Common Safety Methods (CSM) on allocated projects/products
• Providing systems input to tenders and participating in systems integration and validation of technical documentation
• Managing technical teams for Systems Engineers
• Providing second-line product support to customers in the field
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
• MSc or BSc-level education in an engineering-related subject, preferably control systems, electrical engineering, or systems engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience or understanding of systems engineering management
• Knowledge of UK railway safety approval processes and client/system standards
• Familiarity with software development or scripting
• A Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification (desirable)
• Commercial and financial awareness (desirable)
• Experience working in a railway systems engineering environment
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards roles such as Systems Engineering Manager or other leadership positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£80000.00 - £82000.00 per year