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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Rail Systems Integration Engineer - **Company:** NES Fircroft - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, S Interface, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e247b825b5441ab2c4c1148eeb69befa3 ## About the Role * Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline. * Experience working on large, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects. * Proven background in systems integration, design coordination and interface management. * Knowledge of railway systems, operational requirements and integration processes. * Experience preparing and managing technical assurance documentation., * Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution. * Knowledge of: * RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) * Railway System Safety * Interoperability requirements * Security Management * Relevant rail industry regulations and standards, including CDM, CSM and RIR, * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Collaborative and proactive approach. * Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities. * Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. * Motivated and enthusiastic team player. ## Description This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a pivotal role in coordinating rail systems integration activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless delivery from design through to construction and handover. Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will be responsible for managing critical interfaces between railway systems, civil works, stations, contractors, designers and client stakeholders., As a Rail Systems Integration Engineer, you will support the successful integration of complex railway systems by managing technical interfaces, assurance activities and stakeholder coordination across the project lifecycle., Systems Integration & Interface Management * Support the implementation and maintenance of the project's Interface Management Plan. * Manage railway systems integration activities from design through to construction and commissioning. * Develop and maintain Functional Specifications, Architecture Specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). * Ensure consistency and alignment across multiple rail systems and disciplines. * Support the delivery of reliability, safety, interoperability and security assurance activities. * Coordinate design interfaces between rail systems, civil works, stations and third-party stakeholders. Programme & Design Coordination * Work closely with the design supply chain to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of design outputs. * Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities in line with project programmes and budget requirements. * Collaborate with assurance, construction, logistics and delivery teams to resolve interface-related challenges. * Chair and facilitate systems integration and design coordination meetings. * Support change management, risk identification and opportunity management activities. * Provide technical input to commercial and contractual matters where required. 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