ETCS Systems Engineer

Job Title ETCS Systems Engineer
Job Type: Contract Outside IR35
Contract Duration: Minimum 8-Month
Location: Derby (Hybrid)
Rate: Negotiable Depending on Experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ETCS Systems Engineer to join a leading organisation within the UK rail industry on a contract basis. Working on high-profile ETCS on-board projects, you will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge signalling solutions that support the future of rail transportation.

Based primarily at the clients site in Derby, with some hybrid working available, this contract offers a minimum 8-month duration, competitive day rates (negotiable depending on experience) and is paid outside the scope of IR35.

The Opportunity

As an ETCS Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering key systems engineering activities throughout the early stages of the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, design authorities and stakeholders, you will ensure customer requirements are translated into robust technical solutions that meet operational, performance and safety requirements.

You will be instrumental in the development of ETCS on-board systems, managing system requirements, technical interfaces, train data and configuration activities while supporting successful project delivery across multiple programmes.

Key Responsibilities
Capture, analyse and manage customer requirements
Develop and specify system requirements and product requirements
Produce system and subsystem designs and technical specifications
Manage technical interfaces between ETCS systems, Train Design Authorities and internal/external design teams
Capture and validate train data
Produce and manage ETCS configuration data
Support system integration activities and subsystem integration
Analyse and evaluate technical solutions
Work within configuration management and change control processes
Support configuration and continuous improvement of integration test rigs
Produce estimates for systems engineering activities
Provide regular progress reporting to project stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and developments within ETCS and railway systems
Support personal and professional development towards recognised engineering accreditation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline
Strong knowledge of ETCS products and onboard systems
Experience of ETCS product data and configuration processes
Excellent understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
Proven experience working within the UK rail industry
Experience working to industry quality and safety standards
Knowledge of railway technologies and their practical application
Experience applying railway and ETCS standards
Ability to manage technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable
Experience working with safety-critical systems
Understanding of project delivery methodologies
Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives

Location
This role is primarily based at the clients Derby site, with occasional travel to Chippenham as required. Hybrid working is available however, the majority of the contract will require on-site attendance.