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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** AECOM
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840689483-senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Engineering degree or equivalent.
 * Chartered Engineer.
 * Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
 * Experience of railway systems safety and assurance, including system safety and interoperability.
 * Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

## Description

* Develop System Engineering plans and processes and undertake the development of system definitions, technical requirements and system architectures.
 * Manage technical requirements using appropriate techniques and tools (e.g. DOORS, ComplyPro) and develop and deliver systems engineering processes to support customer requirements.
 * Evaluate the interrelationship of system requirements and aspects of system design and development requirements. Develop scope of works and work packages with clients and serve as the senior technical resource for the team or project.
 * Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise. Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by others.
 * Participate in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables; develop cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects; perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings; prepare technical specification sections; and provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.


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