Senior RAMS engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading training

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited in London is seeking a Senior RAMS Engineer to provide specialist Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Technical Safety expertise across projects, products and bids in the mainline signalling environment. You’ll apply RAMS methods to deliver safety assurance throughout the lifecycle.

You will define RAMS requirements, perform RAMS analyses, lead safety case development through approval, and collaborate with engineering teams, customers and regulators to

Qualifications

• Experience in RAMS and safety-critical engineering for rail projects.
• Knowledge of UK mainline signalling and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver RAMS activities through approval and operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Technical Safety, RAM and System Assurance support across projects.
• Deliver RAMS activities from specification and Safety Case development through to safety approval.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative system safety and RAM analyses.
• Manage hazards end-to-end, including safety requirements and SIL determinations.
• Collaborate with customers to define system and safety requirements and verification needs.
• Coordinate RAMS input into bids, including safety management and approvals.
• Lead RAMS during Design Reviews ensuring appropriate implementation.
• Develop remits and manage contracts with independent bodies.
• Prepare and supervise on-site testing and commissioning of railway assets.
• Initiate safety reviews and audits and support incident investigations.

Skills

Technical Safety

RAM Engineering

Railway Systems

RAMS Standards EN50126

EN50716

EN50129

System Assurance

Safety Case Development

Stakeholder Management

Lead work packages

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

Location and Job Details

Location: London, London, United KingdomJob ID: R1012074Date Posted: 2026-10-22Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS UK LimitedProfession (Job Category): Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeWork Arrangement: Hybrid

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description: Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior RAMS Engineer to join our engineering organisation, providing specialist Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Technical Safety (RAMS) expertise across projects, products and bids. Working within our Mainline signalling environment, you’ll play an important role in delivering the safety and assurance activities that support complex, safety-critical railway systems throughout the project lifecycle. From defining safety requirements and undertaking RAMS analysis through to Safety Case development, approval and acceptance, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise across the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, customers and independent bodies, helping ensure our RAMS and assurance activities are delivered consistently and to the required quality.

Some key responsibilities

• Provide specialist Technical Safety, RAM and System Assurance support across engineering projects.
• Deliver RAMS engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial specification and Safety Case development through to safety approval and acceptance.
• Lead and support quantitative and qualitative system safety and RAM analyses.
• Manage hazards from initial identification through to closeout, including safety requirements specification and SIL determination.
• Work directly with customers to capture and define system and safety requirements and agree verification, validation and safety demonstration requirements.
• Coordinate and support RAMS input into bids, including safety management, engineering, assurance and approval activities.
• Lead RAMS activities during Project and Product Design Reviews, ensuring Technical Safety and Assurance requirements have been appropriately implemented.
• Develop remits and manage contracts with independent bodies.
• Prepare and supervise on-site testing and commissioning of railway assets, equipment and systems.
• Initiate and participate in safety reviews and audits.
• Support incident reporting and response, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Contribute to strategic, communication and training initiatives across the wider RAMS function.

About you

You’ll be an experienced RAMS or System Assurance professional with a strong understanding of safety-critical engineering and the ability to combine technical expertise with confident stakeholder management.

We’re looking for:

• A strong Technical Safety and RAM engineering background.
• Knowledge and experience of railway systems and assets.
• Experience applying Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) and Engineering Safety techniques, methods and tools.
• Knowledge and experience of railway RAMS standards including EN50126, EN50716 and EN50129, alongside European Railway Regulation for Safety and Interoperability.
• Experience delivering RAMS activities within the rail or construction industry.
• Experience within System Assurance.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering safety solutions through approval and into operation.
• Experience developing Safety Cases for complex and safety-critical systems.
• The ability to lead work packages and undertake independent investigations.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders while managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of UK mainline railway signalling, control and information systems, experience developing complex Safety Cases and Risk Assessments, and Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.

What we offer

• market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
• We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Our Culture and Values

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.

Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.