Train Systems Engineer (Control)
Location:
London
Salary:
£Competitive + excellent benefits
About RSSB
A RSSB is an expert body that helps the rail industry collaborate to continuously improve
and meet future challenges. It spans the whole railway, including in its membership
infrastructure companies, train and freight operators, rolling stock owners and suppliers
to the industry. RSSB supports rail in the areas of safety, standards, knowledge,
innovation and a wide range of cross-industry schemes.
You’ll have an opportunity to make the most of you expertise in this fast paced industry
with people who share your passion
The role
The purpose of this role is to act as RSSB’s nominated expert in areas concerned with
train systems (brake systems, on-board control systems and associated vehicle /
infrastructure interfaces). The post-holder contributes to delivery of the standards
programme, support of the innovation, research and development programmes,
provision of specialist advice within RSSB and to enquiries from industry.
Key responsibilities:
a) Provide a level of understanding of train systems to ensure that the range of RSSB’s
work in this field is technically satisfactory to internal and external stakeholders,
including specialists in other fields.
b) Provide input to European and international decision-making bodies, to ensure that
the GB position is represented, communicated and incorporated.
c) Communicate expertise effectively on matters concerning train systems, to ensure
that decisions can be reached and issues can be resolved within agreed timescales
by technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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The Train Systems Engineer (Control) provides expertise, develops understanding and
gains consensus by applying sound engineering principles to conventional and
innovative technologies and ensures that this particular area of railway technology
interfaces effectively with other systems and with the operational railway as a whole. A
demonstration of flexibility and willingness to become involved in related areas of work
in RSSB would be beneficial.
The role of Train Systems Engineer (Control) includes:
 Applying technical principles concerning existing technology for braking systems,
sanding and adhesion, train control and on-board signalling systems, train
protection systems, driver/machine interface and diagnostics, reliability,
maintainability and system integrity requirements;
 Possessing an understanding of the mechanical and electrical interfaces
between rolling stock, infrastructure and signalling systems;
 Maintaining expertise in specialist area, being aware of innovative technologies
and their potential railway application to support the industry’s objectives;
 Actively participating in consensus-based activities including GB standards
committees and system interface committees, European and international
standards committees and their GB ‘mirror’ working groups;
 Influencing the future direction of European standards in specialist area to
enable their use directly for the GB network;
 Appreciating the range of approaches to system safety philosophy adopted by
railways in different countries;
 Ensuring that timescales agreed with stakeholders are met by working closely
with the Project Manager to set priorities;
 Provide informed buyer advice when external resources are needed, checking
the quality of product from bought in resources.
This role reports to RSSB’s Professional Head of Rolling Stock.
Requirements
 Educated to degree level or equivalent,
 A member of a recognised professional institution,
 Qualified to (or working towards) chartered status or equivalent,
 IT literate (Microsoft Office),
 Familiar with the principles of safety management,
 Competent in applying appropriate decision criteria.
How to apply
If you are keen to fulfil your potential in the rail renaissance by joining us at RSSB, then
please email your CV vacancies@rssb.co.uk
You can find out more about RSSB by visiting our website at www.rssb.co.uk
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