Senior Systems Engineer - Rail (Reading, Manchester, Birmingham, York, London)

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than fifty million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 8,250 colleagues globally and around one thousand in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Main Function of Job

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer – Systems to join our growing Systems Integration team. This position will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong people skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

Main Duties

The Senior Engineer – Systems will typically be accountable for delivering high quality Requirements, integration, interface management and Verification & Validation services to our clients, including:

• Deploy high standards of technical practice in Systems Engineering, including having a working knowledge of relevant standards and codes of practice including BS/EN 50126/8/9, ISO/IEC 15288, ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010, CSM-RA, and Railway Interoperability Regulation.
• Working closely with Stakeholders to elicit requirements, ensuring the resulting requirements are clear and unambiguous.
• Development and implementation of processes to capture, manage and validate requirements, inclusive of establishing measures to assess the quality of Requirements.
• Establishing processes to ensure traceability from client needs to detailed engineering requirements through application of an appropriate requirements structure.
• Identifying, developing, and leading on integration, interface and system assurance activities and tasks as necessitated by the complexity, novelty, and level of risk on a project.
• Establishing robust and appropriate verification and validation systems and processes for projects and programmes.
• Working with project teams to ensure there is robust evidence of validation and verification of Requirements.
• Promoting the use of Requirements, V&V and system level assurance principles throughout project teams and presenting to clients and stakeholders the value of robust Requirements and V&V processes.
• Is aware of Systems Engineering and integration specialisms (System Safety, Security, HF, RAM) and can demonstrate understanding in one or more areas.
• Able to tailor and scale the Systems Engineering service offering to clients in terms of the breadth, depth and competence needs necessary for successful delivery.
• Management of project delivery to time, budget, quality, and scope.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company and fostering collaborative working practices with project teams and stakeholders.

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Good working knowledge of typical systems integration/engineering tools, such as the DOORS™ Requirements Management system.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role, as will the ability to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices will be required.
• Ability to work from home.

Desirable

• Professional engineering registration (CEng, IEng)
• Hold domain recognised systems integration/engineering qualifications such as ASEP, CSEP, CPRE or specialist qualifications e.g., in safety critical Systems Engineering.
• Able to undertake overseas assignments where required.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.