Rail (HSR) Chief Radio System Expert - India

Reference: 314731596_1770731849

Rail (HSR) Chief Radio System Expert - India

The Opportunity

A leading international consultancy is seeking a Chief Expert - Radio System including FRMCS for a prestigious High Speed Rail project in India. This role is designed to attract world class radio/telecom specialists with deep experience in railway radio systems, GSM-R/FRMCS evolution, ETCS ready telecom architecture, and large scale rail based transit projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, management, and implementation of the Radio Communication System, including FRMCS, GSM R, LTE/5G, TETRA and mission critical telecom technologies.
  • Oversee the radio subsystem during construction, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, EMC constraints, operational architecture, and integration with signalling, rolling stock, E&M and station systems.
  • Manage interfaces and coordination with multidisciplinary system contractors, including signalling (ETCS Level 2), telecom, power/OHE, OCC, SCADA and cybersecurity teams.
  • Provide expert review of system designs, technical submissions, FAT/SAT documentation, radio propagation models, spectrum usage, and system performance criteria.
  • Ensure alignment with international railway telecom standards, including ERTMS/ETCS, 3GPP (FRMCS evolution), Cyber IEC 62443 and European interoperability frameworks.
  • Liaise with the Client, Independent Safety Assessor, regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure smooth approvals and statutory compliance.
  • Support installation, testing, commissioning, migration strategies and readiness for operational deployment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Engineering Graduate in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent with overall 15 years of experience in Rail based Transit System project(s);

OR

  • Engineering Diploma in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent with overall 18 years of experience in Rail based Transit System project(s).
  • 8+ years of experience in Project Management of Telecommunication Systems during the construction phase of Rail based Transit System project(s).
  • Strong portfolio across railway telecom disciplines such as GSM R, LTE/4G/5G, radio backbone, fibre/IP/MPLS networks, PIS/PAS, CCTV, SCADA telecom links, and mission critical radio.
  • Preferably experience on High Speed Rail (HSR), Semi High Speed (160-250 km/h), or major metro corridors.

Technical Expertise

  • Proven track record delivering complex rail radio networks, ideally including migration to FRMCS, GSM R life extension or upgrade, and integration with ETCS/ATO subsystems.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, RAMS, V&V processes, tender specifications, and design assurance.
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams across multinational contractors, vendors, and authorities.

Salary

$12-14,5000 per month Tax free

Key Words / SEO

Rail, High Speed, HSR, Integration, Testing & Commissioning, T&C, ITC, Signalling, ETCS, Power Supply, Rolling Stock, Radio, Telecommunications, Track, PMC, India, Asia

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior International jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$12,000.00 - $14,500.00
Per month
USD12000 - USD14500 per month + Tax free

India

Fixed Term Contract

Added 10/02/2026
Reference: 314731596_1770731849

Rail (HSR) Chief Radio System Expert - India

India
Fixed Term Contract

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