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# System Engineer

- **Company:** Akkodis
- **Location:** Charleroi, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, System Configuration, IBM Rational Clearquest, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, UML, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobinhoreca.com/job/viewjob/3078427/system-engineer.html

## About the Role

You hold a Master's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Automation, Systems, Computer Science or similar) and are interested in complex, regulated environments.

Must Have

 * Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex technical systems
 * Experience or strong interest in railway, aerospace, defense, or safety-critical systems
 * Ability to translate customer needs into structured system requirements
 * Fluency in English and French
 * Rigorous, reliable, proactive mindset with strong communication skills

Nice to Have

 * Knowledge of ERTMS / ETCS principles
 * Experience with system modeling methodologies (UML, SysML)
 * Familiarity with requirements and traceability tools (DOORS, ClearQuest or similar)
 * Exposure to RAMS, Safety, or Cybersecurity engineering

## Description

We are looking for a System Engineer to support long-term projects for one of our clients in the railway sector, working on safety-critical signaling systems.

Your main responsibilities include:

 * Analyzing customer requirements and documentation (functional specifications, technical requirements)
 * Identifying gaps between customer needs and existing generic signaling solutions
 * Defining system and sub-system specifications, architectures, and interface requirements
 * Contributing to system adaptation in collaboration with development and software teams
 * Ensuring requirement traceability throughout the project lifecycle
 * Configuring onboard signaling equipment to meet project-specific needs
 * Preparing and executing integration and design-level tests in laboratory environments
 * Supporting system testing activities and technical investigations when required
 * Participating in technical reviews (design, documentation, validation)
 * Working closely with RAM, Safety, Cybersecurity, Software, and V&V teams


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