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As market leaders across rail, road and logistics, Siemens Mobility Limited are pursuing the goal of networking various transportation systems with one another to move people and goods efficiently - complete mobility!

The Mobile Communications business in Poole supplies on-board communications equipment and associated technical solutions to rail industry operators and suppliers worldwide. This includes the GSM-R Cab Radio with GPS and LTE connectivity and the GSM-R Data Radio. We have earned a respected reputation in the industry which has developed as a result of our success in delivering to our customers across the globe. In addition, we are leading the way within the railway industry in developing the next generation of rail communications (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), based on 5G technology, so this is a great time to join the business in the development of a new, exciting technology.

Role Overview

As a Senior Certification Engineer, you will be the technical authority ensuring our mission-critical GSM-R and FRMCS onboard cab radio systems meet the highest standards of safety and interoperability. In this pivotal role critical to the success of the business, you will navigate the complex regulatory landscapes of the UK and EU, ensuring our voice and data communication products comply with the EU and UK standards for Interoperability (CCS TSI/NTSN), alongside other critical standards such as fire safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Certification Leadership: Act as the primary technical lead for product approvals, managing the end-to-end certification process with Notified Bodies (NoBo) and Approval Bodies (ApBo). This includes preparing detailed compliance documentation and managing bi-yearly production audits to maintain our certification status. You will work closely with engineering teams and the on-site test laboratory to assess product and software compliance against functional requirements.
• Standards Advocacy: Keep the business ahead of the curve by monitoring changes to industry standards. You will participate in British and European working groups to help develop emerging FRMCS standards, protecting Siemens' position and advising internal teams on the impact of regulatory shifts, and assist in problem solving to develop a compliant solution. Also update appropriate records to reflect changes to allow us to continue to sell equipment legally.
• Bid & Sales Support: Provide technical expertise to the Sales and Bid teams, creatively developing compliant solutions for customer tenders and compiling detailed statements of compliance against specific requirements, including RAM/LCC (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Life Cycle Costs).
• Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide proficient guidance to Hardware and Software Development, Project, and Accounting teams to ensure a unified approach to compliance. This includes identifying necessary development or testing work required to maintain legal "right to sell" in global markets.
• Product Engineering: Actively contribute to the technical evolution of our GSM-R and FRMCS portfolios. This includes managing configuration records, specifying ancillary components for complex installations, and authoring the technical user documentation that enables our customers to operate our systems safely and effectively. Also support Product Road Maps identifying key future features of products.