Associate Director – Systems Engineering & Systems Integration

About us:

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway. We have been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered more than 150 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our advice covers the full range of the project life cycle, from concept, project development and delivery through to operations and maintenance.

In Australia, Network Rail Consulting has a growing team of rail industry specialists permanently based in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Whilst our unique selling point is access to Network Rail’s expertise in the UK, we are committed to developing our local workforce through a structured training and development program using Network Rail’s award-winning training capability. This will ensure that we continue to provide our clients with leading edge technical and management advise delivered by a blend of local and British experts.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, impartiality.

We offer our people great benefits such as:

• Competitive market rate salaries
• A performance-related pay incentive scheme
• Life Insurance and Total Permanent Disability cover
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per annum)
• Novated car leasing arrangements
• Genuine career development prospects
• Further training, learning and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Discount Program via Reward Gateway

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as working from home, flexible working hours where appropriate and generous leave entitlements.

About the opportunity:

Building on our continued success and growth, we are currently hiring for an experienced Systems Engineering professional to join our team as an Associate Director – Systems Engineering & Systems Integration based in Sydney.

You will play a lead role in the development of capability and delivery of Systems Engineering & Systems Integration Consulting Services within New South Wales and other states as required.  The role will entail the creation and management of interdisciplinary systems engineering approaches for Railway Programs and providing technical and project delivery expertise as part of a Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration team.

What you will be involved in:

• Apply systems engineering and integration practices to complex, safety-critical, socio-technical systems in the rail signalling, train control and traffic management domains.
• Identify existing and emerging signalling technology for consideration in the development of technical strategies and solutions to meet client needs.
• Exhibit a detailed understanding of all stages of the Systems Engineering V-lifecycle, including the establishment of System Engineering frameworks for new projects, the definition of high-level user and technical requirements, referencing to key documentation such as Operational Concepts or key transport strategies.
• Use appropriate Systems Engineering toolsets to support delivery across all aspects of the Systems Engineering V-lifecycle and cross-cutting activities, including the management of requirements, system architecture, design, standards, interfaces, V&V, change, risks and issues.
• Develop and review technical documentation to ensure quality remains high and comply with governance and assurance requirements, and relevant standards.
• Troubleshoot systems issues as required, working collaboratively to achieve resolutions ensuring solutions meet the needs of the customer.
• Support develop and grow the business in all areas, by assisting teams in the tender and sales activities, identifying opportunities for new or follow-on work, following up leads in areas of expertise and fostering good relationships with clients and potential clients.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Systems engineer with extensive experience in System Engineering and/or Systems Integration in complex digital signalling projects.
• Relevant degree level engineering qualification.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant standards in engineering delivery projects (e.g., AS 15288 and EN 50126).
• Affiliation with recognised professional body e.g. Engineers Australia or SESA (INCOSE).
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Desirable:

• Detailed technical knowledge of contemporary rail signalling systems (including ETCS and CBTC digital signalling systems).
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills.
• Independently recognised as an expert in their field e.g. CEng, CSEP, etc.
• Knowledge of Systems & Safety Assurance.
• Knowledge of requirements from broader Systems Engineering disciplines (such as Human Factors, and RAM).
• Experience in application of Systems Engineering Tools such as DOORS Next Generation..
• Experience in building and/or administering systems architectures including definition, management and control of interfaces.
• Prior experience of Model Based Systems Engineering and associated tools.

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national criminal history check and reference checks.

Sound interesting?

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!