System Engineer CBTC - Vehicle Integration Urgent

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Discipline
Railway engineer
Region
Zurich, Wallisellen (ZH)
Client
Rail technology
Advertised on
12.11.2026

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You define and manage interfaces between CBTC onboard equipment and vehicle subsystems, supporting integration and testing in the rail technology field.

Your tasks

  • Define, specify and manage interfaces between CBTC onboard equipment and vehicle subsystems
  • Coordinate and review integration and verification with rolling stock manufacturers and suppliers
  • Create and maintain documentation such as Interface Specifications and Functional Requirement Specifications
  • Participate in data preparation, system configuration, testing and commissioning activities
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of onboard integration issues

What you bring

  • Completed technical education as electrical, mechanical or computer science engineer (ETH/TU/FH) or comparable
  • Several years of experience in railway vehicle engineering
  • Strong understanding of railway vehicle subsystems, especially braking, traction, DMI and TCMS
  • Experience with integration of signalling systems such as CBTC, ETCS, ATP, ATO or Train Protection Systems
  • Fluent English skills, German at minimum B2 level
  • Able to work independently in an international environment

Conditions

  • Workload: 80–100 %
  • Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

  • Workload 80-100%
  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

  • CBTC
  • ETCS
  • ATP
  • ATO
  • TCMS
  • IBM DOORS
  • DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

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