Sr. System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions (Commuter Rail)

Siemens Mobility; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility based in Bangalore is seeking a Sr. System Engineer for TCMS Traction & Brake Functions to develop and integrate traction and brake control functionalities for advanced rail vehicles and train control systems.

You will define system requirements, design software components, and support verification activities while ensuring compliance with railway safety standards and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation with rolling stock experience.
• Strong knowledge of traction, brake, TCMS, and train control systems.
• Hands-on setpoint generation and control logic development for traction and brakes.
• Experience with TRDP, MVB, Ethernet, and rail communication protocols.
• Familiarity with IEC 50128/61131/61375; EN 50657.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and interface specifications for traction and brake control functionalities.
• Design and implement software components per safety-relevant guidelines.
• Develop RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and test specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and support V-model verification activities.
• Define interfaces between TCMS, propulsion, brake, and onboard subsystems.
• Analyse diagnostics, fix bugs, and improve control logic for safety and performance.
• Support software upgrades and new functionalities using the V-model approach.
• Engage with suppliers and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with railway standards and project requirements.
• Work independently on TCMS subsystems and develop control diagrams for train control.

Skills

Traction systems

Brake systems

TCMS applications

Setpoint generation

Control logic

System requirements

RArS/SWrS

IEC 50128

IEC 61131

IEC 61375

EN 50657

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation with rolling stock experience

Tools

TRDP

MVB

WTB

Ethernet

Job description

Sr. System Engineer - TCMS Traction & Brake Functions (Commuter Rail)

523420

22-Sep-2026

Mobility

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team.

Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for Sr. System Engineer - TCMS Traction & Brake Functions

You’ll make a difference by

As a System Engineer - TCMS Traction & Brake Functions, you will be responsible for developing and integrating traction and brake control functionalities for innovative rail vehicles and train control systems. Your tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

• Definition of system requirements and interface specifications for traction and brake control functionalities.
• Design and implementation of software components in alignment with safety-relevant software system guidelines.
• Good understanding and experience in traction control, brake systems, and setpoint generation for traction and brakes.
• Designing control functions based on functional block diagrams and system requirements.
• Development of RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and software test specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and support design verification activities.
• Define interfaces between TCMS, propulsion systems, brake systems, and onboard subsystems.
• Analyse diagnostic information, perform bug fixing, and define new control logics to improve vehicle performance and operational safety.
• Support implementation of software upgrades and new functionalities using the V-model approach.
• Conduct technical discussions with subsystem/component suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Act as a problem solver while ensuring compliance with applicable railway standards and project requirements.
• Work independently on traction and brake-related TCMS subsystems and develop logic block diagrams for train control applications.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant engineering stream with relevant rolling stock experience, 5-10 years.
• Domain knowledge of traction systems, brake systems, train control systems, and TCMS applications.
• Hands-on experience in setpoint generation and control logic development for traction and brakes is mandatory.
• Experience in working with TRDP, MVB, WTB, Ethernet, and communication protocols used in train systems.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in requirement engineering is a prerequisite.
• Hands-on experience in development of control documents such as RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and test specifications.
• Good understanding of standards such as IEC 50128, IEC 61131, IEC 61375, EN 50657, etc.
• Good communication and presentation skills complete your profile.
• You should demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve project goals.

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This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and shaping the future of mobility solutions.

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