> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3845809-chief-engineer-performance-in-derby](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3845809-chief-engineer-performance-in-derby). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Engineer - Performance in Derby - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Derby, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/chief-engineer-performance-derby-32006000 ## About the Role We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: Extensive knowledge of railway systems, products, projects, and engineering processes, with a strong understanding of train performance and operability Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical activities within major railway projects Ability to balance detailed technical understanding with system-level performance and operational outcomes Demonstrated capability to lead system-level activities within a multi-disciplinary project environment Confidence to challenge, influence, and be challenged in pursuit of optimal performance outcomes Strong stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability in complex and time-critical environments Willingness to travel as required to support project delivery and in-service activities Experience on major railway projects across different rolling stock platforms (e.g. metro, commuter) is highly desirable Strong understanding of railway operability and service performance as an input to system and train design Experience in requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML is advantageous ## Description Want to help shape the performance of our next of trains? As Train Performance Manager, you'll work on new flagship projects, taking performance from design and introduction through to successful operation. You'll collaborate with a wide range of teams, tackle complex challenges and have a genuine opportunity to influence how our newest trains perform. The Train Performance Manager (Chief Engineer) ensures that overall train performance meets customer, operational and regulatory requirements while aligning with project Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives. The role provides end-to-end accountability for train-level performance, acting as the principal technical interface with the customer and coordinating the definition, allocation, and assurance of performance requirements across all systems throughout the project lifecycle and into revenue service. We'll look to you for: The Train Performance Manager (Chief Engineer) acts as the primary technical interface for the customer on train and system-level performance matters Leads train-level system development, integration, and validation activities, including system definition, architecture, functional behaviour, and performance targets Ensures customer, operator, and regulatory requirements are translated into consistent, measurable train-level performance requirements and specifications Collects, analyses, and challenges stakeholder requirements to ensure they are coherent, achievable, and aligned with operational needs Owns and maintains a robust and compliant set of train-level requirements and specifications in line with Alstom standards Leads functional analysis and performance decomposition, working closely with subsystem engineering teams, suppliers, and central functions Allocates functional and performance requirements to subsystem level, defining and controlling electrical, functional, and system interfaces Monitors and drives convergence of subsystem designs toward agreed train-level performance targets throughout the project lifecycle Leads system-level verification and validation activities to demonstrate compliance with train performance requirements During revenue service, leads the technical resolution of complex performance and reliability issues, coordinating investigation, corrective actions, validation, and closure in line with project strategy Ensures cybersecurity requirements applicable to train systems are appropriately embedded, maintained, and demonstrated Feeds operational experience and lessons learned back into design standards, performance strategies, and future projects