RAMS Engineer

Location: Paço de Arcos, Portugal Job ID: R0142395 Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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Job Description:

We are currently looking for a RAMS Engineer to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

A RAMS Engineer is responsible for:

• Perform RAMS engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with applicable railway standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain RAM Plans and Safety Plans, as applicable.
• Conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID) studies, HAZOP analyses and other safety assessment activities.
• Perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety analyses, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA).
• Perform reliability prediction analyses using Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and FMEA techniques.
• Manage and maintain the Project Hazard Log.
• Identify, manage and track Safety Related Application Conditions (SRACs) and exported constraints.
• Prepare RAMS reports, analyses and technical documentation.
• Support project reviews and perform peer reviews of RAMS deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Verification & Validation and other project stakeholders to ensure compliance with RAMS requirements.
• Support safety demonstration and regulatory compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Up to 3 years of experience in railway signalling systems and/or RAMS engineering activities.
• Knowledge of railway RAMS methodologies and processes.
• Experience performing FTA, FMECA, HAZID, HAZOP and reliability analyses.
• Knowledge of RAMS software tools is considered an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.

Standards & Qualifications

• Knowledge of railway standards EN 50126-1/-2, EN 50128 and EN 50129.
• Understanding of railway safety and system assurance principles.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Portuguese language skills are considered an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive and problem-solving oriented mindset.
• Autonomy and perseverance.
• Sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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