System Engineering Team Leader

Siemens Mobility; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited in Pune is seeking a System Engineering Team Leader to guide CBTC system design, integration, and testing across multidisciplinary teams. You will lead from concept to delivery, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and timely project execution.

You will mentor engineers and coordinate with internal and external partners, driving CBTс performance improvements and maintaining standards such as IEEE and IEC throughout deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of CBTC, train control, or railway signaling experience.
• Proven ability to lead CBTC projects and teams.
• Strong design, integration, and testing skills for signaling systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and integration of CBTC systems per project requirements.
• Ensure CBTC systems meet safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to integrate CBTC with train control and signaling.
• Head CBTC projects from conception to completion within time and budget.
• Mentor and coordinate engineers and technicians working on CBTC.
• Develop and track project timelines and deliverables for senior management.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities, including functional and performance tests.
• Address issues identified during testing and coordinate resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure systems stay aligned with IEEE and IEC standards.
• Provide technical support for deployment and ensure system reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for operational failures related to CBTC.
• Develop maintenance and upgrade strategies for CBTC systems.
• Ensure CBTC designs comply with safety laws and industry standards.
• Conduct safety assessments and risk management to minimize disruptions.
• Stay updated with CBTC, automation, and digital signaling trends.

Skills

CBTC systems

Project management

Leadership

Testing & commissioning

Vendor coordination

Safety standards

IEEE IEC knowledge

Team mentorship

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Simulation software

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited

Mid-level Professional

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving 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 a phenomenal addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for a System Engineering Team Leader

You'll make a difference by:

• Lead the design, configuration, and integration of CBTC systems in line with project requirements.
• Ensure that CBTC systems meet safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, software development, etc.) and external vendors to integrate CBTC with other train control, signaling, and communication systems.
• Lead CBTC-related projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of engineers and technicians working on CBTC systems.
• Develop and track project timelines, achievements, deliverables, reporting progress to senior management.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities for CBTC-systems, including functional, integration, and performance tests.
• Address any issues identified during testing and work closely with multi-functional teams to resolve them.
• Ensure systems are stays in sync with local and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC).
• Provide technical support for the operational deployment of CBTC-systems, ensuring system reliability and fixing as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis for any operational failures or issues related to CBTC systems.
• Develop and implement maintenance and upgrade strategies for CBTC systems.
• Ensure CBTC systems are designed and operated in compliance with safety laws and industry standards.
• Conduct safety assessments and risk management procedures to minimize operational disruptions and hazards.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable laws and ensure that the CBTC implementations meet all required certifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for collaborators, including project sponsors, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for senior management, regulatory agencies, and other customers.
• Participate in meetings to discuss system performance, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Find opportunities for system optimization and cost-effective enhancements to improve train performance and network capacity.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in train control systems, including CBTC, automation, and digital signaling.

You'll win us over by:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field. Professional certification in CBTC or similar systems is a plus.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in CBTC systems, train control, or related railway signaling systems.
• Experience in managing or leading CBTC-related projects.
• Strong technical background in the design, integration, and testing of signaling and control systems.
• Expertise in CBTC technologies, including train-to-track communication, real-time data transmission, and system integration.
• Proficiency in relevant tools (e.g., simulation software, troubleshooting tools, and diagnostic equipment).
• Knowledge of railway operations, signaling, and communications standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to of working effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong team-player with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Join us and be yourself!

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.

This role is based in Pune, where you'll get the chance to work with teams, impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We're Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.