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Universal Signalling is a disruptive SME in the Railway industry. Our mission is to radically reduce the cost of operating and travelling by railways worldwide. We will achieve this by developing and supplying our novel, patent pending signalling regime. We are assembling a team of world-leading engineers to bring our technology to market, challenge the stagnant incumbents, and instigate a low-cost, green travel revolution.
All roles are hybrid with at least two days per week set aside for in-person working at our Derby office or on site. Some roles may require regular or semi-regular on-site work as projects demand.
Functional Safety Engineer
Functional Safety Engineer
About Us
Universal Signalling are a young SME based in the UK. Our mission is to radically reduce the cost and time to deployment of Control, Command and Signalling products, to change the railway industry forever.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced functional safety engineer to work with us developing and assuring our new signalling system and related products.
Required Experience
An experienced user of CSM, hazard analysis and railway standards including EN50126, EN50129.
Practitioner of RAMS analysis including FTA, FMEA, CCA.
Experience writing safety cases, working with appropriate tools, hardware suppliers’ safety manuals, and managing SRACs.
Motivation to produce documentation, resolve problems and quickly work towards a successful project outcome.
Ability to work in a team, appreciate others’ views without relying on them, expect and welcome review comments on our work.
Ability to contribute and review others’ work, potentially undertaking verification tasks including on designs, requirements, test plans, software quality assurance plans etc.
Desired Experience
Experience working with clients including Network Rail, review panels, product acceptance, design for reliability, etc
An understanding of basic signalling, and relevant technologies (IP communication etc)
An understanding of cybersecurity, EN50159, IEC62443.
EN50716 software process experience
Conditions, Salary, Benefits and Location
We envision this role will begin as a part-time appointment with potential future growth in committed hours as our development activities grow. We understand everyone's circumstances are different and are open to discussion in this regard.
Ideally you would join us in our office in Derby, UK for some of your working time. As a fast-growing SME we are building a friendly, highly-talented, multi-skilled and motivated team. We wish to look after our staff well, and expect to pay, depending on fit, between £65,000-£90,000FTE, alongside 5 weeks holiday allowance and long-service holiday accrual scheme, with part-time working a strong possibility. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, recognising that ability is just as valuable/important as experience. Whether you are seasoned in your field or bringing fresh perspectives, your skills and potential are what matters most to us.
Feel free to contact us for a friendly chat via LinkedIn or email. We don’t have an HR department; this job spec was written by an engineer.
How to Apply
Strictly no agencies, recruiters, head-hunters etc. Really. Yes, really.
Please provide a CV (two pages ideal, three maximum), along with a very brief cover letter highlighting what you feel you can contribute to our company, and why joining us would appeal to you.
Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@universalsignalling.com. Contact CIO Sam Bemment on LinkedIn if you would prefer a confidential discussion about the role before formally applying.
We DO NOT accept applications via LinkedIn message - even if LinkedIn says we do (sadly, we can't turn that off). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. We review submissions on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged. Only candidates with an existing right to work in the UK will be considered.
Speculative Enquiries
Speculative Enquiries
Role Description
As our company grows through 2025 and beyond, we are looking to assemble the best possible team to deliver our signalling revolution. The person specifications for future, as-yet unadvertised roles will depend on the skills of each of the people we hire in the meantime, how our product develops, and the requirements of our customers, stakeholders and end users. We invite speculative enquiries from proactive individuals with personal values aligned with our mission, but who have not yet seen the right role advertised here. Typical roles may include, but are not limited to:
Railway Signal Engineers, all types
Installation Technicians, PTS preferred
Business Development
Electronics Engineers
Software Engineers
Administrators
How to Apply
Strictly no agencies, recruiters, headhunters etc. Really. Yes, really.
Contact either Sam Bemment on LinkedIn or email careers@universalsignalling.com for a confidential discussion.
Please provide a CV (two pages ideal, three maximum), along with a brief cover letter highlighting what you feel you can contribute to our company, and why joining us would appeal to you. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
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