Railway System Engineer (Railway T&C Engineer)

About the role

RINA is seeking a Railway System Engineer to join its Electronics and System Engineering Division in Abu Dhabi/Al Ain. The role focuses on testing, commissioning and integrating railway subsystems to deliver a safe, reliable and efficient rail network.

Key responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities, including FAI, FAT, SAT and on‑site integration tests.
• Define and manage railway system requirements, architecture and interface specifications.
• Coordinate with subsystem T&C engineers to ensure successful site acceptance and performance testing.
• Validate interoperability of rolling stock, signaling, tracks, power supply and communications.
• Optimize system performance for capacity, energy consumption and reliability.
• Oversee lifecycle upgrades, modernization projects and asset‑management support.
• Implement digital and smart‑rail technologies such as IoT, AI and big‑data analytics.

Required profile

• Proven experience in railway system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of verification & validation processes and related standards (e.g., EN, NFPA).
• Ability to manage complex interfaces between multiple rail subsystems.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required skills

• Railway system integration
• Testing & commissioning
• Verification & validation
• System architecture design
• Interface management
• Performance optimization
• Knowledge of EN and NFPA standards
• IoT, AI and big‑data applications for rail

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile rail project in the UAE.
• Collaboration with international system‑engineering experts.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge digital rail technologies.