Network Engineer – Rolling Stock Signalling Systems

avec compétence (avecco) GmbH; Wallisellen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking an experienced network engineer to design and maintain onboard Ethernet networks for ETCS and other signalling systems on rolling stock. You will define network designs, VLAN concepts, IP addressing, and security settings, and coordinate with system engineering and cyber security teams.

The role includes configuring onboard networks, supporting testing and vehicle acceptance, and with 100% workload and potential for a permanent position after the assignment.

Qualifications

• University degree or comparable qualification required.
• Solid knowledge of Ethernet networks, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls and TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience designing and implementing network architectures and configurations.
• Experience analysing network data using diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Experience configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches and integrating them into network architectures.
• Experience with cybersecurity solutions, security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Fluent English is required; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain network architectures for ETCS and other signalling systems on rolling stock.
• Define, document and manage network designs, interfaces and communication concepts.
• Configure and commission onboard networks for ETCS equipment and signalling systems.
• Create and maintain network configurations, VLAN concepts, IP addressing and security settings.
• Coordinate technically with system engineering, cyber security, vehicle engineering and commissioning teams.
• Analyse and troubleshoot network and communication issues during integration and operation.
• Support system testing, vehicle acceptance and on-site fault diagnostics.

Skills

Ethernet networks

Routing

Switching

VLANs

Firewalls

TCP/IP protocols

Network design

Diagnostic tools

Layer 2/3 switches

English (fluent)

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering or comparable

Job description

This role designs and maintains onboard network architectures for ETCS and other signalling systems on rolling stock.

Your tasks

• Create and maintain network architectures for ETCS and other signalling systems on rolling stock
• Define, document and manage network designs, interfaces and communication concepts
• Configure and commission onboard networks for ETCS equipment and signalling systems
• Create and maintain network configurations, VLAN concepts, IP addressing and security settings
• Coordinate technically with system engineering, cyber security, vehicle engineering and commissioning teams
• Analyse and troubleshoot network and communication issues during integration and operation
• Support system testing, vehicle acceptance and on-site fault diagnostics

What you bring

• University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or comparable qualification
• Solid knowledge of Ethernet networks, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls and TCP/IP protocols
• Experience designing and implementing network architectures and configurations
• Experience analysing network data using diagnostic and monitoring tools
• Experience configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches and integrating them into network architectures
• Experience with cybersecurity solutions, security monitoring and vulnerability management
• Fluent English required, German an advantage

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
• Workload 100%

Technologies

• ETCS
• Ethernet
• TCP/IP
• VLAN
• Layer 3 switches
• IEC 62443
• ISO 27001
• TS 50701
• CRA
• Train Communication Networks (TCN)