Senior Signalling Configuration Engineer

MERMEC Deutschland GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in railway technology seeks a Senior Signalling Configuration Engineer in Munich. In this pivotal role, you will manage complex signalling systems' configurations and ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with extensive experience in the railway sector.

Qualifikationen

• 5 to 10 years of experience in signalling configuration for railway projects.
• Excellent command of German and English (C1 level).
• In-depth knowledge of German railway signalling systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead review and management of configuration requirements and documentation.
• Supervise the end-to-end delivery of subsystem configurations.
• Enhance configuration workflows and document lessons learned.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proactive improvement

Ausbildung

University degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering

University degree in Information Technology

Tools

Configuration management processes

Documentation management practices

Jobbeschreibung

Join our dynamic team in Munich as a Senior Signalling Configuration Engineer (m / f / d) and contribute to shaping the future of railway mobility!

At MERMEC Germany , we are a fast-growing, innovation-driven company developing cutting-edge technologies and delivering high-impact projects in the railway sector.

In this key role, you will lead configuration activities across complex signalling systems and play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence and project success.

If you’re passionate about sustainable transportation and ready to make a lasting impact, we look forward to welcoming you. Bring your expertise, ideas, and drive—and help us build the future of rail transport!

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and analysis of configuration requirement allocations and gap assessments, ensuring compliance through robust traceability methods.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of subsystem configurations, including creation, verification, and control of all related documentation.
• Ensure that all configuration data, documentation, and executable files are handled in accordance with internal processes, quality standards, and configuration control practices.
• Continuously evaluate configuration workflows (input data handling, data preparation, parameter generation) to identify process / tool inefficiencies and implement improvement actions.
• Analyse and address feedback from validation activities and onsite testing, integrating lessons into future configuration strategies.
• Maintain and enhance a structured lessons-learned database, systematically documenting design issues, tool / process limitations, and corrective actions taken.
• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of configured executable files to validation and field-testing teams.
• Contribute to the definition and refinement of requirements for configuration and design tools, ensuring they support effective and scalable configuration management.

Technical skills, qualifications and professional experience

• University degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in signalling configuration within complex railway projects.
• Excellent command of both German and English (minimum level C1).
• In-depth knowledge of German railway signalling and control systems.
• Proven expertise in managing configuration lifecycles, from requirements capture through to production, testing, and final delivery.
• Strong background in configuration control and documentation management in regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving inefficiencies in configuration processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Desired skills / knowledge

• Strong knowledge and experience in railway signalling projects, particularly with Interlocking (IXL) systems and the European Train Control System (ETCS).
• Familiarity with configuration management processes, tools, and documentation practices specific to railway signalling.
• Experience in requirements analysis, traceability management, and gap analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in managing subsystem configurations, including documentation, production, validation, and verification processes.
• Ability to identify and address inefficiencies in configuration processes, implement continuous improvement actions, and effectively manage lessons-learned databases.
• Knowledge of validation, testing, and integration activities within railway signalling projects.
• Familiarity with the creation and maintenance of executable files, including their handover for validation and on-site testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address feedback from validation tests and site trials.
• Good communication skills to contribute effectively to defining tool and configuration requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Senior Engineer • Munich, Bavaria, Germany