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City: Madrid

Description: Do you want to be part of a company where customer satisfaction, colleagues and professional development are the cornerstones? If you identify with this, keep reading!

ABOUT THE JOB Within the Railway Systems Area, we are looking for a

senior systems specialist

to lead the design, integration and delivery of telecom, control and support systems for major railway programmes.

The role requires a hands‑on technical leader responsible for the full lifecycle—from design development to commissioning—acting as technical authority across telecom and control systems, and coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, signalling, power and system teams.

The project will deliver a complex railway system aligned with international standards, including design, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of telecom, control, cybersecurity and supporting railway subsystems.

Key responsibilities

Lead design and integration of telecom and control systems across the programme

Oversee subsystems including Data Communication Network, CCTV, Asset Management Systems, SCADA, Public Address, Passenger Information System, OCC, Wireless Communication Systems (WiFi, GSM-R/FRMCS), Telephony and cybersecurity platforms, Hazard Detection and Early Warning System.

Manage interfaces with signalling, traction power, civil and rolling stock systems

Ensure compliance with international standards and project-specific requirements

Lead technical reviews, assurance and validation of engineering deliverables

Coordinate with client, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary teams

Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities on site

Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams

Benefits





Versátil working hours

Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons

Reduced summer hours (July and August)

Flexible compensation (meal card, health insurance, transport card, childcare, etc.)

Life and accident insurance

Work‑life balance

Long‑term career development focus

Partnership opportunities for all people

Multicultural, multidisciplinary environment

Strong culture of delegation beyond the norm

Mutual commitment

ABOUT YOU Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer or equivalent (preferred)

Membership of recognised professional body (e.g. IET, IEEE)

Continuous professional development in railway systems

Minimum

12–15+ years’ experience

in railway telecom and control systems

Proven delivery of large‑scale railway projects with multidisciplinary interfaces

Experience across the full lifecycle: design, integration, construction support, testing and commissioning

Participation in complex programmes with high system integration requirements

Technical Competencies

Telecom systems design (IP/MPLS networks, transmission, VoIP)

Control systems (SCADA / ICSS integration)

Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, TS 50701)

Telecoms Subsystems integration

System engineering, requirements management and interface control

RAMS, V&V; and system assurance processes

Professional Skills

Strong leadership and team coordination capability

Proven stakeholder management (clients, contractors, OEMs)

Experience in international project environments

Excellent written and spoken English

Ability to act as technical authority in complex programmes

Mobility / Deployment

Willingness to be based on project site as required

Availability for extended site presence during key project phases

Ability to work across international teams

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📌 Senior Rail Systems Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 IDOM
📍 Madrid