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System Engineer - Railway Sector
We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented System Engineer to join our team dedicated to the development and management of complex railway systems.
We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:
- Technology & Engineering
- Energy & Renewables
- Life sciences & Pharma
- Digital & IT
About this vacancy
The selected candidate will be involved in all phases of the system lifecycle - from requirements definition to final validation - working closely with multidisciplinary teams and international clients.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Analyze system requirements and define technical architecture.
- Draft technical specifications and system documentation.
- Coordinate integration and verification activities of subsystems.
- Support hardware and software design in railway applications (e.g., signaling, train control, telecommunications).
- Manage interfaces between onboard and trackside subsystems.
- Collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers to ensure compliance with railway standards (e.g., CENELEC EN 50126/8/9).
- Participate in laboratory and field testing (FAT, SAT, V&V).
- Contribute to functional safety management and risk assessment.
What we expect from you
- Master’s Degree in Electronic, Computer, Telecommunications, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent).
- 2–5 years of experience in similar roles within the railway sector or related industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, defense).
- Knowledge of railway standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
- Experience with modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UML).
- Familiarity with software development environments and simulation tools.
- Basic understanding of embedded systems, electronics, and communication protocols.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to manage complex projects.
- Good command of English and Italian (written and spoken).
What you can expect from us
TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to their clients in order to support them with the realization of their technological challenges. As such, TMC is operating as an expert center at the disposition of its clients and we help them to be more competitive in an ever more global and faster changing technological world.
At TMC we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That is why we want to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive in. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment in which you can be the director of your own career.
As an Employeneur you are part of our TMC family. Next to our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful parts of our culture.
Full transparency. That’s it. For each of your projects, you know your hourly rate, your costs, and your individual performance-based profit sharing, all in order to stimulate your inner entrepreneur.
Our employeneurs are grouped in business cells based on their technical expertise. They are small, focused and function as high-grade knowledge networks. And as buzzing communities of close colleagues.
Every employeneur drives their own career. Together, we make a plan for personal and professional growth. Receive personal coaching and an extensive training budget to keep developing yourself and deliver outperformance at our clients.
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