Lead Engineer - System Requirements

AtkinsRéalis; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Hybrid work

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Engineer – Systems to design, integrate, test, and validate complex rail systems, including signalling, power, and rolling stock interfaces.

You will develop system requirements, coordinate subsystem integration, and support architecture design while ensuring compliance with international standards.

The role demands strong analytical skills, MBSE experience, and collaboration with civil, electrical, and software teams to deliver safe, reliable rail solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10–13 years of systems engineering experience in rail/transport projects.
• Familiarity with CBTC, ETCS, PTC or conventional signalling.
• Experience with DOORS NG and MBSE tools (Rhapsody, Sparx).
• Knowledge of EN ISO standards (ISO/IEC) and INCOSE guidelines.
• INCOSE certification or equivalent.
• RAMS analysis experience.
• Cybersecurity in rail systems knowledge.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or metro projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and interfaces.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems into a cohesive rail system.
• Support system architecture design and ensure standards compliance.
• Conduct system-level analysis, modelling, and simulations.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
• Support testing and commissioning activities including integration testing.
• Liaise with civil, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during design and construction.

Skills

Rail systems knowledge

MBSE tools

DOORS NG

IBM Rhapsody

Sparx Enterprise Architect

System modelling & simulations

Cybersecurity in rail

RAMS analysis

ISO/IEC standards

INCOSE certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

DOORS NG

IBM Rhapsody

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

The Lead Engineer – Systems plays a critical role in the design, integration, testing, and validation of complex rail systems, including signalling, communications, power, and rolling stock interfaces. This role ensures that all subsystems work together seamlessly to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Role

• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and interface definitions.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems (e.g., signalling, SCADA, telecom, traction power) into a cohesive rail system.
• Support system architecture design and ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Conduct system-level analysis, modelling, and simulations to validate performance and safety.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
• Support testing and commissioning activities, including system integration testing and acceptance.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through the V-model or similar systems engineering frameworks.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during design, construction, and commissioning phase

About You

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 10-13 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in rail or transportation projects.
• Familiarity with rail systems such as "CBTC", "ETCS", "PTC", or conventional signalling.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS NG, MBSE Tools such as IBM Rhapsody and Sparx Enterprise Architect
• Experience with practical application of System Engineering processes and EN 15288 standard - developing, documenting and evidencing systems integration activities across the complete asset / project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of international standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 15288, EN50126/8/9, INCOSE, IEC 61508).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• INCOSE certification or equivalent systems engineering training.
• MBSE Tools such as IBM Rhapsody
• Experience with RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) analysis.
• Understanding of cybersecurity in rail systems.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or metro projects.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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