RAMS Engineer (Railway)

Full Job Description

IKOS is the European leading consulting firm specialized in railway engineering. We are committed to participate in the ecological transition and to develop the means of transportation of the future that are safe and durable. With 1,500 consultants on our team, supported by our R&D hub IKOS Lab, we provide you the opportunity of an international career in a multicultural environment. The Group currently holds 25 offices in 13 countries (France, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, the UK, the USA, Canada, Morocco and Portugal). Since our creation in 2005, we strive for excellence to meet our clients’ needs in signalling and control systems, rolling stock, low voltage and telecoms, energy and high voltage, as well as infrastructures and tracks. Objective:

Context:

To continue IKOS’s growth in USA, we are recruiting a RAMS engineer with relevant experience in railway and signaling systems.

Responsibilities:

• RAMS Analysis for designated systems and sub-systems, including PHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, ETA, FTA, FMECA, RBD, HAZOP, HAZID etc.
• Development of RAM and Safety Analysis Documentation of systems and products (Safety plan, V&V plan, RAM plan, Quality plan, Demonstration plan, hazard logs etc.)
• Gathering of all safety evidences and recording of the safety case
• Requirements management
• Requirements specification
• Provide support for RAMS projects planning
• Collaboration with engineering teams to ensure safety and reliability implementation into their product designs
• Analysis and evaluation of the designs to verify compliance with system technical requirements and standards

Qualifications:

• Over 6 years of experience in RAMS or Safety ideally in Rail
• Proficient knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Seltrac CBTC (preferred)
• fully automated system experience (preferred).
• Experienced with RAMS analysis methods (PHA, SHA, O&SHA, ETA, FTA, FMECA, RBD, HAZOP etc.)
• Experienced with RAM theory (MTBF, MTBFSF, MTTR etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of railroad signaling systems (CBTC, PTC)
• Experience in safety certification of critical equipment and systems (SIL3, SIL4)
• Knowledge of safety standards (CENELEC 50126 50128 50129, MIL-STD, AREMA)
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Science or Engineering field