System Assurance Manager
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About the Role
ARX is seeking a System Assurance Manager to lead RAMS and system assurance activities on metro/rail projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in systems assurance within transportation, strong knowledge of EN 50126/50128/50129 standards, and experience with tools like Isograph RWB and DOORS.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for all Systems Assurance matters across the project
- Lead and manage the overall Systems Assurance programme, ensuring alignment with project requirements, standards, client expectations, and milestones
- Manage and coordinate RAMS activities including HAZID/HAZOP, SIL Assessment, Functional Safety Assessment, Safety Verification and Validation, and Safety Case development
- Oversee RAM modelling, RBD, FMECA, Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Analysis, and Availability Modelling
- Plan and coordinate RAM Demonstration Testing, FRACAS, FTA, DLP activities, and other RAMS studies
- Apply relevant systems assurance standards including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50176, IEC 61508
- Review and support acceptance of RAMS and system assurance deliverables
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary rail systems and civil engineering teams
- Support requirements management, configuration management, safety assurance, and interface coordination
- Prepare and present assurance status reports, technical summaries, risks, actions, and progress updates
- Travel across the Middle East and India where required for project coordination
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
- 10 to 15 years overall experience, including at least 7 years in RAMS and systems assurance on rail transportation systems
- Experience in mainline freight railway, passenger railway, metro, LRT, or other rail transportation environments
- Strong knowledge of systems assurance, RAMS, system safety, safety management, quality assurance, verification and validation
- Experience in application of systems assurance standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50176, IEC 61508
- Experience in Safety Case development and management within a railway environment
- Experience with the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) process
- Hands on experience with system assurance tools such as Isograph RWB, AVSim+, DOORS, ComplyPro
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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About ARX
- ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture.
- Offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in various sectors.
- Offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
- ARX has expanded into the Middle East with offices in UAE and KSA.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for all Systems Assurance matters across the project.
- Lead and manage the overall Systems Assurance programme, ensuring alignment with project requirements, applicable standards, client expectations, and delivery milestones.
- Manage and coordinate RAMS activities, including hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP), Safety Integrity Level Assessment (SIL), Functional Safety Assessment, Safety Verification and Validation, and Safety Case development.
- Oversee RAM modelling and prediction analysis, Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Analysis, and Availability Modelling.
- Plan and coordinate RAM Demonstration Testing, Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Defect Liability Period (DLP) activities, and other RAMS studies and analyses.
- Apply relevant systems assurance standards, including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50176, IEC 61508, and other applicable standards and project requirements.
- Review and support the acceptance of RAMS and system assurance deliverables, ensuring compliance with project, client, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary rail systems and civil engineering teams, including rolling stock, signalling and train control, traction power, track works, platform screen doors, automatic fare collection, depot equipment, operations control centre, MEP, civil, structural, and architectural disc
- Support requirements management, configuration management, safety assurance, and interface coordination activities in line with the overall system assurance process.
- Prepare and present assurance status reports, technical summaries, risks, actions, and progress updates to project leadership, clients, and relevant stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with client representatives and project teams, while maintaining the flexibility required to complete RAMS and system assurance tasks within tight delivery timelines.
- Travel across the Middle East and India where required for project coordination, meetings, reviews, and delivery support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Membership of an appropriate professional institution is preferred.
- Overall experience of 10 to 15 years, including at least 7 years of full time experience performing RAMS and systems assurance works on rail transportation systems.
- Experience in mainline freight railway, passenger railway, metro, LRT, or other rail transportation environments.
- Strong knowledge of systems assurance, RAMS, system safety, safety management, quality assurance, verification and validation, and assurance lifecycle processes.
- Experience in the application of systems assurance standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50176, IEC 61508, and equivalent standards.
- Experience in Safety Case development and management within a railway environment.
- Experience with the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) process and coordination of ISA related reviews, comments, evidence, and close out actions.
- Hands on experience with system assurance and systems engineering tools such as Isograph Reliability Workbench (RWB), Isograph Availability Workbench (AVSim+), DOORS, ComplyPro, or equivalent platforms.
- Familiarity with SA tools such as DOORS and/or ComplyPro is required.
- Experience or knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility assurance studies, human factors, fire life safety management, life cycle cost analysis, software management, and security management.
- Understanding of requirements management and configuration management in relation to RAMS and systems assurance deliverables.
- Strong analytical mindset, presentation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
We Offer
- Opportunity to collaborate with a forward thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
- Exposure to cutting edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
- Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.
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