Safety Engineer

Wyss&Lila GmbH; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyss&Lila GmbH in Switzerland is seeking a highly skilled Safety Engineer to join our railway engineering team. The role focuses on assessing, developing, and validating safety processes and risk management strategies for railway vehicles such as trains, trams, and locomotives.

You will lead system safety analyses, create hazard logs, safety cases, and ensure compliance with EN 50126/50128/50129. Strong collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders is essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of railway safety engineering experience.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of EN 50126/50128/50129.

Responsibilities

• Perform System Safety Assessments and Train Level Safety Assessments for railway projects.
• Create, maintain, and manage Hazard Logs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop Safety Cases and Safety Analysis documentation in compliance with applicable railway standards.
• Support hazard identification, risk analysis, mitigation definition, and safety validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS and functional safety processes according to EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
• Coordinate safety activities with system, electrical, mechanical, software, and validation engineering teams.
• Support suppliers and subcontractors during safety reviews, technical assessments, and compliance verification.
• Participate in safety audits, certification activities, and discussions with customers and independent safety assessors.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities for safety-critical railway systems.
• Ensure that safety deliverables are completed according to project timelines, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Skills

Hazard analysis

RAMS

Safety engineering

Safety cases

Risk assessment

System architecture

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Safety Engineer to join our railway engineering team. The role involves assessing, developing, and validating safety processes and risk management strategies for railway vehicles such as trains, trams, and locomotives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in hazard analysis, functional safety, and compliance with railway standards.

Join us, and let’s co-create the future of rail!

Your Responsibilities

• Perform System Safety Assessments and Train Level Safety Assessments for railway projects.
• Create, maintain, and manage Hazard Logs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop Safety Cases and Safety Analysis documentation in compliance with applicable railway standards.
• Support hazard identification, risk analysis, mitigation definition, and safety validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS and functional safety processes according to EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
• Coordinate safety activities with system, electrical, mechanical, software, and validation engineering teams.
• Support suppliers and subcontractors during safety reviews, technical assessments, and compliance verification.
• Participate in safety audits, certification activities, and discussions with customers and independent safety assessors.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities for safety-critical railway systems.
• Ensure that safety deliverables are completed according to project timelines, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related fields).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in railway safety engineering, RAMS, or safety-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129 standards.
• Experience in Safety Hazard Log management, Safety Cases, and safety analysis documentation.
• Familiarity with railway system architecture, system integration, and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies such as FTA, FMECA, or Hazard Analysis is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Why Join Wyss&Lila?

Because this is more than just a job – it’s your chance to shape how the world sees the future of mobility. At Wyss&Lila, your voice will define a growing international brand, turning bold engineering into powerful stories that connect with real people. You’ll work alongside passionate teams from Italy, Switzerland to Serbia, Germany to the Middle East – all driven by purpose, precision, and creativity. We give you the freedom to experiment, the tools to grow, and the space to create something truly original. Add to that a competitive salary, real development opportunities, and a team that has your back – and you’ve got a place where your ideas matter, your work has impact, and your energy moves things forward.