Senior Rail Systems Engineer

Senior Rail Systems Engineer – Verification & Validation (V&V) We are seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer – V&V to lead Verification & Validation activities across major rail and transport programs. In this role, you will take ownership of V&V strategy development, assurance planning, and the delivery of high-quality technical outcomes for complex rail systems. You will provide leadership to project teams, mentor junior engineers, and act as a key technical interface with clients and stakeholders. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced systems engineer who thrives in a consultancy-style environment and enjoys working across multidisciplinary rail projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of Verification & Validation frameworks, strategies, and plans for complex rail systems. Provide senior-level guidance on requirements management, system specification, compliance assessments, and engineering assurance. Oversee the creation and maintenance of requirements traceability (e.g., DOORS, Jama). Manage V&V activities including design reviews, technical investigations, test readiness reviews, compliance assessments, and validation reporting. Conduct high-level analysis of system requirements, design documents, interface specifications, and test evidence. Work closely with systems engineering, signalling, rolling stock, and integration teams to ensure alignment of assurance and V&V activities. Prepare and review technical documentation, assurance evidence packs, and system certification artefacts. Provide support to safety assurance activities in accordance with applicable rail standards (e.g., EN 50126/8/9, IEC 61508). Engage with clients, delivery partners, and stakeholders to communicate progress, resolve issues, and provide technical leadership. Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to capability development within the team. Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering and V&V methodologies within the organisation. Skills & Experience Essential: Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Rail Engineering, or equivalent. Extensive experience working on rail systems, signalling, control systems, rolling stock, or related transport technologies. Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and the V-model, with deep experience in applying V&V methodologies. Demonstrated technical expertise in requirements management, system integration, verification strategies, and validation activities. Experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, ComplyPro). Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical detail clearly to diverse audiences. Proven experience preparing and reviewing high-quality technical documents and assurance artefacts. Strong problem-solving capability and the ability to provide authoritative advice on technical issues. Desirable: Experience in safety assurance, RAMS, or systems safety engineering. Knowledge of Australian rail standards and delivery frameworks. Chartered status or working toward CPEng / INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP. Experience within a consulting or advisory environment. What We Offer The opportunity to work on major, high-profile rail and transport programs. A collaborative, technically strong team environment. Professional development, training, and clear career pathways. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture. Competitive remuneration aligned with senior-level capability. For more information or for a confidential discussion, please reach out to - OR #J-18808-Ljbffr