Senior Systems Engineer

 

Description:

Senior Systems Engineer

Role Overview

Lead the delivery of electrical engineering solutions and systems integration across rolling stock projects. Provide consultancy across the full lifecycle—from feasibility and design to testing and entry into service—supporting operators, ROSCOs, OEMs, and public bodies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical systems integration projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Manage upgrades to train control, protection systems, and vehicle electrical interfaces.
  • Produce and review design documentation (schematics, calculations, FMEAs, test plans, reports).
  • Lead design reviews, verification & validation, and testing activities.
  • Ensure compliance with TSIs/NTSNs, Railway Group Standards, and EN 50126.
  • Support modification projects, obsolescence, and whole-life cost analysis.
  • Manage work packages to time, cost, and quality targets.
  • Contribute to bids, cost estimates, and technical proposals.
  • Build strong client and supplier relationships.
  • Mentor engineers and support team development.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Electrical engineering background (rolling stock desirable).
  • Experience in electrical systems integration and vehicle modifications.
  • Strong design capability, including feasibility studies and fault finding.
  • Knowledge of railway standards, approvals, and safety processes.
  • Experience producing technical documentation and cost estimates.
  • Proven delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Desirable

  • Chartered or working towards via Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent.
  • Experience with TCMS, diagnostics, condition monitoring, and cybersecurity.
  • Familiarity with CAD/design tools and reliability analysis methods.
  • Experience with ITTs, FMCEA, and maintenance optimisation strategies.

Organization GTS Group Ltd
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category Senior Systems Engineer
Job Location London,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 3 Years
Posted at 2026-04-30 4:04 pm
Expires on 2026-06-14