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Lead Engineer - System Requirements

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Gurgaon, Haryana, Haryāna, India | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-162793

Salary range

-

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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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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