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# ETCS Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Morson Group
- **Location:** Derby, UK
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.morson.com/jobs/37614/apply

## About the Role

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline
Strong knowledge of ETCS products and onboard systems
Experience of ETCS product data and configuration processes
Excellent understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
Proven experience working within the UK rail industry
Experience working to industry quality and safety standards
Knowledge of railway technologies and their practical application
Experience applying railway and ETCS standards
Ability to manage technical interfaces across multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable
Experience working with safety-critical systems
Understanding of project delivery methodologies
Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ETCS Systems Engineer to join a leading organisation within the UK rail industry on a contract basis. Working on high-profile ETCS on-board projects, you will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge signalling solutions that support the future of rail transportation., As an ETCS Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering key systems engineering activities throughout the early stages of the project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, design authorities and stakeholders, you will ensure customer requirements are translated into robust technical solutions that meet operational, performance and safety requirements.

You will be instrumental in the development of ETCS on-board systems, managing system requirements, technical interfaces, train data and configuration activities while supporting successful project delivery across multiple programmes.

Key Responsibilities
Capture, analyse and manage customer requirements
Develop and specify system requirements and product requirements
Produce system and subsystem designs and technical specifications
Manage technical interfaces between ETCS systems, Train Design Authorities and internal/external design teams
Capture and validate train data
Produce and manage ETCS configuration data
Support system integration activities and subsystem integration
Analyse and evaluate technical solutions
Work within configuration management and change control processes
Support configuration and continuous improvement of integration test rigs
Produce estimates for systems engineering activities
Provide regular progress reporting to project stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and developments within ETCS and railway systems
Support personal and professional development towards recognised engineering accreditation


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