Job Description

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA

Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based)

Outside IR35

Contract Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This role will focus on requirements definition, system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems.

You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Engineering

Lead the elicitation, capture, and analysis of system-level requirements from stakeholders

Develop high-quality, testable, and traceable requirements aligned with operational and regulatory needs

Maintain requirements traceability throughout the system lifecycle

Conduct and lead requirements reviews, ensuring completeness, consistency, and clarity

Manage requirements change control in a structured and auditable manner

System Design & Architecture

Lead and contribute to outline and detailed design phases of SCADA systems

Develop system architectures aligned to operational, safety, and performance requirements

Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards

Produce and review key design artefacts, including:

System architecture documentation

Functional specifications

Design descriptions

Engineering calculations (as required)

Support design assurance and formal review processes

Interface & Integration Engineering

Define and document system interfaces (internal and external), including data flows, protocols, and integration points

Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and relevant data models

Ensure compatibility and consistency across subsystem interfaces

Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to resolve interface issues and integration risks

Support integration, testing, and commissioning activities related to interfaces

About You

Strong experience in SCADA systems engineering, ideally within rail or infrastructure projects

Proven expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture, and interface design

Experience producing technical documentation and design artefacts to a high standard

Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and assurance practices

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Experience within rail systems or other safety-critical environments

Knowledge of integration of legacy (brownfield) and new systems

Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for SCADA and control systems

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge rail and infrastructure projects shaping the future of transport

Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Access to career development and progression opportunities within a global organisationAll PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)

RBoniface

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

INDTR-PW

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants