Functional Safety Assessor / Technical Inspector (m/f/d) – Railway Signalling & CCS

Job Description

Are you an expert in railway functional safety? We are looking for a specialized engineer to join our independent, accredited Ramboll Inspection and Certification Body (Ramboll ICB). Working at the forefront of the transport industry, you will evaluate safety‑critical control, command and signalling (CCS) systems such as ETCS, CBTC and interlocking systems for clients worldwide.

What We Offer You

• A heavily subsidised 'Deutschlandticket’
• 30 days holiday per year and company holidays on 24.12. and 31.12.
• Corporate Benefits
• Permanent employment; we are also open to part‑time models
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days of mobile working per week
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision‑making processes

Your new role

• Safety Assessment: Independently inspect and assess hardware and/or software development processes for railway control, command and signalling systems.
• Standards Compliance: Evaluate developments against valid railway standards (CENELEC) to ensure the highest level of functional and technical safety.
• Inspection Planning & Reporting: Create and document inspection plans throughout the development lifecycle, coordinate with various technical interfaces, and prepare official result documentation (e.g., Inspection Reports, Lists of Open Points).
• Project Leadership: Take on technical and commercial project management, assist in acquiring follow‑up orders, and mentor new team members.

About You (Must‑Haves)

• Education: Completed technical studies (electrical engineering, traffic engineering, information technology, communication technology, or automotive engineering).
• Domain Experience: Proven professional experience in functional/technical safety specifically for rail transport products and applications (Control‑Command and Signalling).
• Technical Knowledge: Sound, practical knowledge of current CENELEC standards (specifically EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129).
• Systems Understanding: Deep understanding of the interaction with other disciplines such as RAMS and validation.
• Language Skills: Business‑fluent knowledge of German and English.

Additional Skills (Nice‑to‑Haves)

• Familiarity with ETCS or CBTC systems.
• Careful, accurate working style with strong communication skills to handle stakeholder coordination.
• Willingness to travel at short notice for client inspections.

Welcome to our independent Inspection Body within the Transport division

Ramboll is active in the global transportation market, and we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We have close to 3 200 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors and municipalities alike.

Our accredited independent Inspection Body, Ramboll ICB, performs inspections in the following areas:

• Assessment of on‑board and track‑side control‑command and signalling and their maintenance as part of the evaluation for EC verification according to Directive (EU) 2016/797.
• Assessment of safety cases and safety management processes for on‑board and track‑side control‑command and signalling as part of the independent assessment of the application of safety management systems.
• Determination of conformity with specific requirements or, based on professional judgement, with general requirements.

The Inspection Body is recognised as a CSM Assessment Body (AsBo) (DE/36/0023/0041) by the German Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn‑Bundesamt) in accordance with European law and approved as a Designated Body (BBS) in Switzerland (BAV‑432.32‑00001/00063) for the control‑command and signalling on‑board subsystem.

How To Apply

Does this appeal to you? Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter/email, and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. Please briefly describe your practical experience working with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, 50128, 50129) or other functional safety standards.

Please upload any available reference letters (or if you have worked outside of Germany and do not have reference letters, contact information of referees) from your previous employments and the certificate of your highest education. This will help to facilitate a smooth and quick process in case you are offered the position. If these documents are not uploaded, it might delay the process.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Germany

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in Germany has more than 1 000 employees across ten offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, and Energy.

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Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at with such requests.