Railway System Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway System Engineer to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

The Railway System Engineer works closely with the designers of the railway subsystems in order to allow the successful development, integration and optimization of complex railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across all project phases — from concept design to commissioning and maintenance.

The role supports national and international railway programs, ensuring system-level coherence between rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems.

The successful candidate for the position of Railway System Engineer will join the RINA team in UAE in order to be part of an important railway project. His scope covers the entire lifecycle of railway projects, from concept to operation and maintenance.

Key Accountabilities

System Design & Architecture

• Define and manage system-level requirements and system architecture for railway projects.
• Analyze interfaces and interactions between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, track, electrification, telecom).
• Support technology selection and configuration for new or upgraded rail projects.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and client technical specifications.
  
  

System Integration

• Guarantee system interoperability across different technologies and operators.
• Manage integration of signaling, rolling stock, and infrastructure subsystems.
• Validate compatibility with national and international systems (e.g. ERTMS, CBTC, PTC).
• Coordinate system interface control and manage integration risks.
  
  

Performance Optimization

• Evaluate and optimize railway system performance in terms of capacity, reliability, energy efficiency, and maintainability.
• Contribute to operational simulations and capacity studies.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and lifecycle cost reduction.
  
  

Verification & Validation (V&V)

• Define and monitor execution of Verification & Validation activities according to applicable standards (EN 50126/8/9).
• Ensure conformity to system performance and safety requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance processes.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and safety assessments.
  
  

Lifecycle Management

• Support the development of upgrade, renewal, and modernization programs.
• Manage configuration control and ensure system traceability.
• Provide technical support during operation and maintenance phases.
• Contribute to asset management strategies to maximize system availability and lifecycle value.
  
  

Digitalization & Smart Rail Technologies

• Promote the adoption of digital solutions (IoT, AI, Big Data) for predictive maintenance and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the implementation of Digital Twin and Remote Monitoring technologies.
• Support system-level integration of Smart Signaling and automation tools.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

- At least 5 years experience in one or more of the following domains:

Rolling Stock: Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains

Signaling Systems: ETCS/ERTMS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking

Electrification: 25 kV AC, 3 kV DC, 750 V DC traction systems

Infrastructure: Conventional, High-Speed, Metro, or Light Rail systems

• Deep understanding of Systems Engineering principles (V-Model, Requirements, and Interface Management).
• Familiarity with CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety).
• Knowledge of relevant international standards and regulations (IEC 62290, UIC, AAR, FRA).
• Experience with:
  
  

Requirements & Configuration Management tools (DOORS, Enterprise Architect)

Safety & Reliability Analysis (FMECA, FTA, ReliaSoft)

Simulation & Design (MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA)

• Understanding of project delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, V-cycle).
• Experience in large-scale or multi-stakeholder railway system projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyones opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise ones and others emotions and express and regulate ones reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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