Senior Safety Engineer

MERMEC is a multinational engineering group specializing in advanced technologies for railway transport and industrial applications.

Position

Senior Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage safety documentation in accordance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128/50716, EN 50129).
• Define, plan, and execute safety activities across the full system lifecycle in accordance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128/50716, EN 50129).
• Support ETCS (European Train Control System) projects from concept phase through implementation and approval.
• Lead safety activities related to ETCS trackside systems (L1/L2 as applicable), including interfaces with interlocking, RBC, and telecom subsystems.
• Ensure correct application of ETCS / UNISIG principles within the safety framework.
• Allocate and manage safety requirements at system, subsystem, and component level, ensuring traceability and consistency.
• Produce and review safety deliverables, including Safety Case, Safety Argument, and supporting evidence, in accordance with EN standards.
• Coordinate and technically support Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities.
• Interface with system engineering, RAMS, validation & verification, and project management teams.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies (e.g., NoBo, DeBo, AsBo, PSV‑Zp).
• Ensure compliance with Deutsche Bahn requirements and relevant national/international regulations.
• Contribute to risk assessment processes according to CSM‑RA; support audits, reviews, and technical meetings with stakeholders.

Profile (Qualifications)

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Proven experience in railway ETCS signaling projects, ideally with ETCS (Level 1 / Level 2).
• Strong knowledge of CENELEC safety standards (EN 50126/8/9) and CSM Regulation (EU 402/2013).
• Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Proven experience on ETCS / ERTMS projects in a safety‑related capacity.
• Experience in safety analysis techniques (FTA, FMEA, Hazard Analysis).
• Familiarity with German railway regulations and approval processes is a strong advantage.
• Structured and analytical way of working with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluent in English and German.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time contract
• Hybrid work model: up to 10 remote days per month (minimum 2 days on‑site presence)
• Modern and international working environment
• We actively invest in the development of our employees
• Structured global onboarding program
• Intercultural training and support
• Continuous support in preparing for your next career step
• Monthly meal vouchers / restaurant tickets
• Monthly non‑cash benefit (Sachbezug) of EUR 50
• Health & wellbeing budget of up to EUR 250 every two years, e.g. for:
• glasses / visual aids
• health‑related services
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Access to corporate benefits programs and additional employee perks