Are you a Rail System Engineer wanting to work as a Function Integration Engineer role working on High Speed Two?

Functional integration Engineer is required to work for the Client Organisation (High Speed Two Ltd) responsible for the New High-Speed Rail project in the UK..  The functional integration role is within the Systems Integration department whom reports to the HS2 Chief Engineer (central Engineering group) which capture requirements and integrate all technical aspects of the programme for the end-state HS2 railway.  The Chief Engineer group is located within the Infrastructure Directorate which is the Prime Systems Integrator and as such accountable for planning the set-up of the operating entity and the trial operations to transition to a working railway.

Working on Phase 1 of the project, which, is valued c£60 billion has 10 years left to run and the Functional Integration Engineer team & the wider system integration department will be required to the very end & likely into service, excellent opportunities for development and progression.

Job overview

The Functional Integration Engineer undertakes technical analysis for functional integration of the HS2 railway. The role works within an overall of an overall process for delivering system functionality, within an overall systems integration framework, working progressively towards the end state railway.

The role undertakes systematic analysis of the operations and maintenance concept to define the functionality of the HS2 railway in terms of sub-system requirements, system architecture, interfaces and holistic technical solutions which are then realised through delivery programmes (i.e. supply contracts for railway systems, rolling stock, stations etc).

Example of the Functional Integration Team’s activities

The functional Integration engineers will undertake systematic analysis of situations such as when a Train Dispatches from a platform – at this point a number of sub-systems have to integrate together to ensure the system works such as the Rolling Stock System, Automatic Train Opening (ATO) the platform screen door open / close, the control room (dispatch room) on the station.  You will sequence the flow of information/data from each subsystem (using Enterprise Architecture) and ensure /  assure the different systems – define functionality in terms of sub-system requirements.

A function Integration Engineering team has never been deployed within the client organisation on a major infrastructure project, this approach has come from lesson learnt primarily from Crossrail and other large projects to ensure systems integration of such a complex project are managed correctly.

Progression & Development

High Speed Two is a rapidly growing organisation with the opportunities for progression and development truly fantastic.  HS2 already have a superb reputation for progressing from within highlighted by the fact 40% of all vacancies are filled internally.  High Speed Two have embraced a System Approach to delivering such a hugely complex & large programmes of works the opportunities across the organisation within System Engineering, Integration, Engineering Management, Configuration Requirements & Assurance are unrivalled across the industry. 

Work Situation – Hybrid

The office location is London, Euston and they operate a flexible hybrid working model working around 2 days a week from the office.  Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery not where you deliver from, however, if you wish to be based front the office more you can.

Salary                 £60,000 – 67,500 + Pen(6:12) + 25 days Hol (mid-point £65,580)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works as a proactive member of the functional integration team within the HS2 Systems Integration department.  Provides timely information on the progress of own work, including risks and issue, progress against plans, metrics and KPIs as appropriate to the type of work. 
• Participates in the proactive engagement and consultation with internal HS2 teams (i.e. operations and maintenance, railway systems, rolling stock, stations, civil engineering) and external suppliers / stakeholders (e.g. Network Rail) who are required to contribute to the successful implementation of the functional integration process.
• Undertakes a variety of systems engineering work for functional integration as a subject area, making appropriate use of systems engineering tools, in particular system architecture, interface management and requirements management approaches. Provides systems engineering technical support relating to the functional integration of multiple technical sub-systems.
• Works within a functional integration process (as part of an overall systems integration framework) which enables and tracks the delivery of functionality as a part of the HS2 railway specification and delivery.
• Works as a member of the team to undertake a systematic analysis of the operations and maintenance concept to define the functionality of the HS2 railway in terms of sub-system requirements, system architecture, interfaces and holistic technical solutions.
• Ensures that functionality is instructed to sub-system delivery contracts, and subsequently engages in the monitoring, review and assurance of the holistic technical solutions that are being delivered from design through to testing and commissioning. 
• Ensures that safety is fully considered in the functional integration process.
• Ensures that ergonomics and human factors are fully considered in the functional integration process.
• Supports technical assurance of the functional design during delivery phases of the railway in accordance with standards and technical requirements and where needed support in resolving issues in accordance with HS2 Governance Procedures.
• Supports sub-system discipline lead engineers and subject matter experts in the development of requirements, specifications and standards for functional Integration such that they meet HS2 operations and maintenance concepts;
• Use of best practice systems engineering techniques, technologies and processes, driving consistency and helping to identify opportunities for efficiencies across HS2;

Candidate Criteria

Looking for a System Engineer or Engineer with a Systems understanding (V-life cycle, interface management, requirements, system assurance, configuration) whom has good working knowledge of at least 2 railways engineering sub systems such as Rolling Stock, Signalling, Telecoms, Scada, Control systems, E&P etc.  You will have developed engineering requirements and have experience on Doors & good understanding of safety and cyber security impacts on how Railway functions.  You will be using Enterprise Architecture to develop the data flows but specific experience on this isn’t required.

TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working as a systems engineer, displaying excellent teamwork in a complex multi-disciplinary, safety critical railway engineering environment.
• Experience of the integration operations and maintenance requirements into multiple interfacing engineered sub-systems e.g. the interface of rolling stock on-board equipment with line-side equipment to delivery desired operational outcomes.
• Experience of working on operational and engineering requirements and developing these into engineering solutions within cost and schedule targets.

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SKILLS

• Provides systems engineering technical support in defining how the sub-systems of the railway combine to deliver the required functionality.
• Capable of supporting the discipline Subject Matter Experts in specification and delivery of functionality.
• Able to support project development / delivery teams with systems engineering issues.
• Ability to communicate most systems engineering concepts to colleagues, based largely on examples of application.
• Ability to use appropriate model based tools for systems engineering processes.
• Ability to apply principles relating to standards, safety and the environment and able to articulate these to a wide range of senior stakeholders.
• Applies principles and methods that ensure effective information management, modelling and data security; understands the approaches and consequences to data creation, transformation and visualisation and knowing when to seek guidance from other Subject Matter Experts

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of railway operations and maintenance and engineered sub-systems (i.e. railway systems, rolling stock, stations in particular) and how they typically integrate and interface to deliver functionality for the end users.
• Understanding of systems engineering technics and awareness of other specialist disciplines, such as interface management, requirements/V&V management, system assurance, configuration management.
• Ability to use appropriate model-based systems engineering tools (i.e. DOORS, Enterprise Architect, interface management tools, design tools etc)
• An appreciation of ergonomics / human factors and how people interact with the railway system (including an understanding of people with reduced mobility).
• An understanding of system safety and the application of the Common Safety Method (CSM) for risk evaluation and assessment.
• Understanding of the Regulatory/Legislative Framework relevant to railways.
• Commercial awareness including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets and the need to deliver an integrated solution that meets all functional requirements.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer/Membership of an appropriate professional institution or demonstration of the equivalent professional experience.