Senior Rail Systems Engineer

IDOM Incorporated; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons

Flexible compensation (meal card, health insurance, transport card)

Life and accident insurance

Work-life balance

Long-term career development focus

Multicultural environment

Descripción de la vacante

IDOM Incorporated in Madrid is seeking a Senior Systems Specialist to lead the design and integration of railway telecom, control, and support systems on major railway projects. The role requires extensive experience in telecom systems and successful management of large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and at least 12-15 years of experience in railway telecom systems. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development in a multicultural environment.

Formación

• 12–15+ years' experience in railway telecom and control systems.
• Proven delivery of large-scale railway projects with multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Willingness to be based on project site as required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and integration of telecom and control systems across the programme.
• Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety.
• Coordinate with client, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary teams.

Conocimientos

Telecom systems design (IP/MPLS networks, transmission, VoIP)

Control systems (SCADA / ICSS integration)

Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, TS 50701)

Strong leadership and team coordination capability

Excellent written and spoken English

Educación

Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer or equivalent (preferred)

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ABOUT THE JOB

Within the Railway Systems Area, we are looking for a senior systems specialist to lead the design, integration and delivery of telecom, control and support systems for major railway programmes.

The role requires a hands‑on technical leader responsible for the full lifecycle—from design development to commissioning—acting as technical authority across telecom and control systems, and coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, signalling, power and system teams.

The project will deliver a complex railway system aligned with international standards, including design, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of telecom, control, cybersecurity and supporting railway subsystems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of telecom and control systems across the programme
• Oversee subsystems including Data Communication Network, CCTV, Asset Management Systems, SCADA, Public Address, Passenger Information System, OCC, Wireless Communication Systems (WiFi, GSM-R/FRMCS), Telephony and cybersecurity platforms, Hazard Detection and Early Warning System.
• Manage interfaces with signalling, traction power, civil and rolling stock systems
• Ensure compliance with international standards and project-specific requirements
• Lead technical reviews, assurance and validation of engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with client, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary teams
• Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities on site
• Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons
• Reduced summer hours (July and August)
• Flexible compensation (meal card, health insurance, transport card, childcare, etc.)
• Life and accident insurance
• Work‑life balance
• Long‑term career development focus
• Partnership opportunities for all people
• Multicultural, multidisciplinary environment
• Strong culture of delegation beyond the norm
• Mutual commitment

ABOUT YOU

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent (preferred)
• Membership of recognised professional body (e.g. IET, IEEE)
• Continuous professional development in railway systems
• Minimum 12–15+ years’ experience in railway telecom and control systems
• Proven delivery of large‑scale railway projects with multidisciplinary interfaces
• Experience across the full lifecycle: design, integration, construction support, testing and commissioning
• Participation in complex programmes with high system integration requirements

Technical Competencies

• Telecom systems design (IP/MPLS networks, transmission, VoIP)
• Control systems (SCADA / ICSS integration)
• Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, TS 50701)
• Telecoms Subsystems integration
• System engineering, requirements management and interface control
• RAMS, V&V and system assurance processes

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination capability
• Proven stakeholder management (clients, contractors, OEMs)
• Experience in international project environments
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to act as technical authority in complex programmes

Mobility / Deployment

• Willingness to be based on project site as required
• Availability for extended site presence during key project phases
• Ability to work across international teams