RAMS Engineer
Location: Infrabel HQ, France Avenue 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles (Brussels)
Duration: 01/12/2025 – 30/11/2026
Context
Infrabel is a dynamic public company that actively contributes to sustainable mobility in Belgium, serving the country’s social and economic development. As the manager of the Belgian railway infrastructure, Infrabel’s mission is to provide railway operators with a competitive, reliable infrastructure adapted to their needs — both now and in the future.
Safety and punctuality are at the core of this mission. Infrabel aims to become one of the safest and most reliable rail networks in Europe. To achieve this, the organization focuses not only on safety, but also on ergonomics for train drivers, network capacity, system reliability, and interoperability.
To support these objectives, Infrabel is rolling out several strategic programs — such as the concentration of signalling posts and the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) within the field of railway signalling.
Given the ambitious timelines for these programs, Infrabel is reinforcing its Signalling Department and is currently looking for experienced Safety Engineers (RAMS Engineers).
Responsibilities
- Manage projects related to railway signalling and the implementation of ETCS and interlocking systems on the Belgian rail network.
- Support design teams within “Signalling Projects” with safety-related matters, contributing to the design and development of signalling systems (ETCS and interlocking).
- Conduct safety reviews and collaborate closely with design, testing, project management, and user teams.
- Execute and monitor safety activities as described in safety plans using professional analysis methods such as FMECA, FTA, HAZOP, PHI/PHA, and in compliance with CENELEC standards EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129.
- Document all safety activities and compile safety files as legally required for new or modified systems.
- Collaborate with external evaluation bodies (Independent Safety Assessor / Independent Assessor) for system certification and commissioning.
- Provide feedback and suggest improvements applicable to future projects.
- Report directly to the Team Lead of Safety Engineers on a regular basis.
Profile
Required Technical Skills
- Extensive experience in a railway signalling environment as a Safety Manager or RAMS Engineer.
- Strong technical interest and analytical mindset.
- Ability to read and write technical documentation in English.
- Proficiency in standard office tools.
- Strong knowledge of the following standards and methodologies:
- IEC 61508, EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129
- FMECA, FTA, PHA, SHA, IHA, and RAM analyses
Capable of preparing risk analyses and safety documentation (safety cases, safety plans, etc.).
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical thinking; able to distinguish essentials from details.
- Investigative mindset with understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
- Solution-oriented, proactive, and structured approach.
- Positive communicator and motivator in safety-related topics.
- Autonomous and organized — capable of managing your own work within deadlines.
- Experience in the RAM discipline is considered a plus.
Languages
- Excellent command of Dutch, good understanding (reading) of French, and good English (spoken/written).
Education
- Master’s degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering (Electromechanics, Electricity, Electronics, or Automation).
Additional Information
- No on-call duty or night/weekend work required.
- Salary indexation follows AGORIA Digital salary reference, deviating from standard national AGORIA average.
What do we offer?
- Enjoy a competitive salary package with extra perks that recognize your talent.
- Advance your career with a clear growth path, coaching, and mentoring to support you.
- Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.
- Work when and where you perform best, ensuring an optimal work-life balance.
- Choose a flexible transport solution, from a company car to a public transport subscription.
- Expand your network and enjoy unforgettable moments at exclusive events and afterworks.
- Grow your skills with external courses and our in-house Pauwels Academy.
- Work on exciting projects with industry leaders in Life Sciences, Engineering & Digital.
- Seize opportunities at every level, from a strong start to career acceleration and expert collaboration.
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