RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway System Engineer to join its office in ROME, GENOA, NAPLES, or MILAN within the Electronics and Systems Engineering Division. Mission The Railway System Engineer is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing railway systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role involves system-level thinking, covering rolling stock, signaling, infrastructure, power supply, and communication systems. Key Accountabilities A. System Design & Architecture Define and manage railway system requirements, system architecture, and interactions between subsystems (rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply). Select appropriate technologies and configurations for new rail projects. B. System Integration Ensure interoperability between different railway subsystems and interfaces between rolling stock, signaling, and infrastructure. Validate system compatibility across national and international railway networks (e.g., ERTMS, CBTC, PTC). C. Performance Optimization Enhance railway system efficiency in terms of capacity, energy consumption, and operational reliability. D. Verification & Validation Ensure railway systems adhere to performance and characteristics required by project requirements, standards, and laws. Define and monitor the execution of the V&V plan. E. Lifecycle Management Manage railway system upgrades and modernization projects. Support asset management and maintenance planning to maximize system longevity. F. Digitalization & Smart Rail Technologies Implement IoT, AI, and Big Data solutions for predictive maintenance and automation. Work with Digital Twin, Remote Monitoring, and Smart Signaling technologies. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electronic/TLC Engineering. Qualifications Railway Engineering & Operations Knowledge: Rolling Stock (Locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, High-Speed Trains) Signaling Systems (ETCS, CBTC, PTC, Interlocking) Electrification (25kV AC, 750V DC, 3kV DC systems) Track Infrastructure (Standard gauge, High-Speed Rail, Light Rail, Metro) Systems Engineering & Integration: Requirements and Configuration management. Interface management between hardware, software, and infrastructure. Managing mixed traffic operations (High-speed, freight, commuter trains). Railway Standards & Regulations: CENELEC Standards: EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128 (Software), EN 50129 (Safety) ETCS / ERTMS (European Train Control System) IEC 62290 (Urban Rail Control Systems) UIC, AAR, and FRA Regulations (for different railway regions) Modeling & Simulation Tools: Systems Engineering: DOORS, Enterprise Architect Failure & Safety Analysis: ReliaSoft, FMECA, FTA Tools Electrical & Mechanical Design: MATLAB, Simulink, CATIA Project Management & Lifecycle Management: Working with V-Model, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies. Managing large-scale railway system deployment projects. Competencies ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources, and constraints MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognize one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model THINK FORWARD - Capitalize on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational provider of certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision, vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across various sectors. Our business model covers the full project development process, from concept to completion, aiming to ensure project sustainability in technical, environmental, safety, and sometimes economic and financial aspects. At RINA, we strive to create a work environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant with Italian Law n. 68 / 99. J-18808-Ljbffr