Senior Rail Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

AECO; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 87,014 - 120,482; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team across rail projects. You will lead safety engineers and drive activities from feasibility through detailed design, ensuring robust safety and interoperability.

You will develop system definitions, manage requirements and architectures, coordinate with clients, and deliver high‑quality technical output.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Chartered Engineer status required or pursuing professional accreditation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver system engineering plans, technical requirements and architectures.
• Oversee management of requirements using DOORS and other tools.
• Provide senior technical resource and lead safety engineering professionals.
• Ensure quality of studies, designs and procedures.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary reviews and prepare technical specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Railway systems safety

UK Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer

Tools

DOORS

ComplyPro

Job description

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team across rail projects. You will lead safety engineers and drive activities from feasibility through detailed design, ensuring robust safety and interoperability.

You will develop system definitions, manage requirements and architectures, coordinate with clients, and deliver high‑quality technical output.