ERTMS Functional Design

Overview

As an ERTMS Functional Design Engineer, you will deliver Signalling system and subsystem validation and verification within scope of RAMS governance. You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with RAMS, Engineering, Operations and external suppliers to ensure compliant, on-time delivery. The role focuses on defining testing environments, V&V plans, and delivering V&V documentation. You will engage in design reviews, field tests, and provide technical support for safety assessments. This position offers a chance to shape railway signaling solutions and contribute to Hitachi Rail’s mission of advanced transport technologies.

Responsabilità Guarantee delivery of Signalling system and subsystem solutions in compliance with requirements, quality, schedule and budget

Define and implement V&V plans and Validation Test Specifications for Signalling systems

Deliver V&V documentation at system and subsystem levels in collaboration with RAMS, Engineering, O&M and suppliers

Support V&V activities across projects, bids, and delivery phases (planning, reviews, field tests)

Ensure subsystems’ V&V evidence from suppliers

Provide V&V reports and maintain appropriate independence per standards and SILs

Support RAMS management interfaces with Independent Safety Assessor, Employer and External Authorities

Provide schedule and cost progress to RAMS Manager

Define testing environments/tools requirements for Signalling V&V activities

Requisiti fondamentali Up to 5 years of RAMS and/or V&V experience

Availability for short travels

Past experience with testing and validation of ERTMS systems (desirable)

Proficiency in Testing and Validation processes for complex systems, preferably railway per EN50128

Compliance with project schedules and quality/cost targets

Strong collaboration with RAMS Managers, suppliers and cross-functional teams

Fluent English (written and spoken)

self-motivated

ability to work in a fast-paced environment

team collaboration and cross-functional communication

RAMS and/or V&V

ERTMS testing and validation

Signalling system design and validation