Lead Control Systems Engineer

SIEMENS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised healthcare (Bupa)

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Limited in the UK is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join its Rail Infrastructure team in Derby. The role covers the full project life cycle from bidding, design and validation to testing, installation and after-sales support.

You will lead a team of engineers, drive system-level design, and ensure safety and industry standards are met across projects, including railway traffic management systems and control centers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Railway Signalling Systems including VDU Control Centres, TDs and TDM.
• Membership of a relevant Engineering Institution is desirable.
• HNC/HND in Engineering or related subject is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver Railway Traffic Management Systems as part of an engineering team.
• Develop system requirements and end user requirements for projects.
• Manage delivery of data production and checks.
• Lead System and Integration Testing across projects.
• Collaborate across teams to provide solutions that meet customer needs and safety standards.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Railway Signalling

Requirements analysis

Lead testing

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Membership of Engineering Institution

Tools

AWS

Mendix

GitLab

Job description

Job ID

513364

Posted since

17-Aug-2026

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Mobility Limited

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Birmingham - Birmingham - United Kingdom
• Chippenham - Wiltshire - United Kingdom
• Derby - Derby - United Kingdom

About us

At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener and more efficient.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Siemens Mobility as a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join our Rail Infrastructure business based in Derby. In this role, you will work on railway traffic management projects throughout the full project life cycle, working in partnership with the multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team. This is from the early stages of bids and tenders, specification, system design, through validation, testing, approvals and installation, to on-going customer support.

As a Lead Engineer in the Traffic Management team, you will work with a team of engineers through the implementation of projects to deliver technical solutions which meets the customers’ needs and complies with industry specifications.

You’ll make a difference by

• Working as part of an engineering team to design, develop and deliver Railway Traffic Management Systems
• Developing system requirements and end user requirements
• Managing the delivery of data production and checking
• Being responsible for Lead System and Integration Testing
• Participating in FRACAS and problem-solving issues post commissioning and lead solution across teams
• Ensuring the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of work, in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved

What you’ll need to succeed

• Good background in System Engineering technical systems
• Membership of a relevant Engineering Institution
• HNC/HND in Engineering or related subject
• Experience in Railway Signalling Systems including VDU Control Centres, TD’s and TDM
• Experience with AWS, Mendix and GitLab (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of Railway Control Systems and/or Operations (desirable)

Benefits

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial: Match and More Pension, Life Assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family: Day-one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Transform The Everyday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter who will be happy to support you.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.