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As a technical specialist at the Swedish Transport Administration, you help facilitate everyday life for residents and businesses across Sweden. You do this by contributing to the infrastructure of the future.

Technical Specialist in Signal Technology, ERTMS Development

Job Responsibilities

As a technical specialist, you are at the core of our development project for the new ERTMS signaling system, which means you actively support the project with your expertise in modern digital signal technology. You will work in the ERTMS Preparatory department. ERTMS stands for European Rail Traffic Management System and aims for the digitalization of railways across Europe. It is a joint EU signaling system and is a prerequisite for future automation and high-speed railways. The system simplifies traffic management and maintenance as well as traffic between countries.

In this role, you will work with the project team to ensure that the signaling system functions technically according to the requirements. Job responsibilities include, among other things:

• Conducting technical investigations
• Analyzing system deviations
• Testing the system's functionality
• Supporting the team in technical questions, risk analyses, risk assessments, etc.

Continuously collaborating with other project functions and managing interfaces with adjacent systems is also central to achieving project goals and desired system quality. You will become part of the Development section, which is responsible for ordering development from our suppliers and following up throughout the development phase. You will have about 20 competent colleagues who are all passionate about the development of Swedish railways and modern signal technology.

My name is Åsa Zade, and I will be your manager. For me, it is important that everyone is seen and develops based on their conditions, and that everyone feels they contribute to our goals. A strength in my leadership is that I have a good technical understanding, which allows me to comprehend and make decisions regarding technical challenges. I highly value a good work environment and, together with the management team, have created a stable and thriving organization. There is always a lot going on in our organization, so you will always have exciting and varied tasks to perform with us.

What can we offer you?

As an employee of the Swedish Transport Administration, your development opportunities are vast. You will belong to one of Sweden's largest ordering organizations, and the combined expertise of our specialists is unique in the industry. As a technical specialist, you have access to various forums for knowledge exchange, networks, training, and talent and development programs. The Swedish Transport Administration offers you a modern workplace where we meet each other with respect and care in an open and innovative culture. We are careful to create conditions for a good balance between work, family, and leisure. We are proud to have been named one of Sweden's best employers for several years.

Additional Information

The location for the position is Solna or Borlänge.

In this recruitment, web-based tests will be used as part of the selection process. Initial interviews will take place via Skype.

Do you wish to work partially remotely? In this position, there may be an opportunity to work from home up to 40 percent of your working time.

We primarily use email (from the address: noreply@heroma.se) for sending out information and invitations. Please check your inbox and also your spam folder regularly during this time to ensure you receive all information from us!

Qualifications

Who are you?

To succeed in the role of technical specialist, we see that you are solution-oriented, and thanks to your analytical ability, you find it easy to identify and drive towards the most effective way forward. The role involves many recurring contacts both internally and externally, which is why it is important that you are someone who thrives in environments where you can collaborate and utilize your strong communication skills. You have the desire to constantly develop and see it as a given to support your colleagues and share your expertise.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree in engineering with a technical focus or another education combined with relevant experience that we assess as equivalent
• many years of current experience in requirement specification or development of signaling systems for the Swedish railway
• current and relevant experience in testing complex database systems
• good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

It is an advantage if you have:

• conducted technical investigations for the Swedish railway
• worked with the Swedish Transport Administration's specifications for ERTMS
• experience working with the CENELEC standard
• current experience in commissioning signaling systems for the Swedish railway

Application

The questions you will be asked to answer when you submit your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Unless stated otherwise in the ad, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a cover letter as we do not consider it part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for the recruitment so that your application can be handled according to special procedures. You will find the name and contact information of the manager in the ad.

Within Major Projects, we lead several of the Swedish Transport Administration's largest investment projects. We work with the whole process - from planning and construction to finished road or railway. Always with a focus on smart solutions and effective project management. With us, you work with colleagues and various stakeholders, all with their knowledge and experience, to create sustainable transport solutions.

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer together. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.