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# Lead Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Rail Applications

- **Company:** GE Vernova
- **Location:** Rugby, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, System-level Testing
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D0A53083779B4724B4AF41BF82A96FA2/job/

## About the Role

You lead the work that brings rail components and products together into one high-performing system. You guide requirements, integration, and testing from early concept through production and operation. You are an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working across teams, and helping colleagues grow., * Master's degree in engineering or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience (USA)

 * Significant experience in systems engineering and engineering or technology roles (outside the USA)
 * Experience with requirements management, system integration, and verification and validation
 * Proven ability to analyze and solve technical problems
 * Strong written and spoken communication skills, * Experience leading projects or programs, including planning, documentation, and delivery
 * Knowledge of rail applications and of how competitors differ in the market
 * Experience with configuration management and project management methods

## Description

* Integrate systems: Combine components and products so the full system performs well and is easy to operate.
 * Manage requirements: Define and track product and system requirements and specifications, and pass them down to component teams, suppliers, and partners.
 * Verify and validate: Plan and lead validation and verification activities, including system-level testing.
 * Manage interfaces: Coordinate the connections between components and the teams that build them.
 * Control risk and quality: Guide design teams on critical-to-quality (CTQ) factors and risk trade-offs, using data analysis to support your recommendations.
 * Control configuration: Own the product configuration and the configuration control process.
 * Lead and mentor: Lead small projects, share best practices, build agreement on sensitive topics, and coach less experienced colleagues.