Traction Test Laboratory Manager

Alstom; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Charleroi seeks a Traction Software Development Engineer to lead embedded software validation for traction converters. You will coordinate software validation activities, collaborate with Traction Engineering and Validation teams, and drive testing programs to ensure compliance with EN 50716.

The role emphasizes leadership, testing expertise, and cross-site coordination. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 2+ years in railway or related domains, and experience managing work

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Railway or Health, Defense, Aeronautical, Automotive domains
• 2 years of team management experience
• Managing workpackages for external customers
• Electrical habilitation level, as required by local registration
• Basic understanding of configuration management principles
• Familiarity with requirement traceability and change management tools
• Knowledge of control systems and power control electronics
• Good understanding of electronics boards (architecture and basic software)
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and analytical capabilities
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Manage the Test Laboratory for a Charleroi CDS
• Develop, maintain, improve the testing means, methods and know‑how to obtain/maintain accreditation (EN 17025 or equivalent)
• Test Laboratory can carry out physical measurements and/or functional tests
• Synchronise Charleroi CDS validation needs with software validation teams from other sites
• Manage necessary CAPEX under laboratory perimeter
• For accredited laboratories, ensure and promote laboratory impartiality

Skills

Testing experience

Team management

Requirement traceability

Electrical knowledge

English proficiency

Railway domain

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Req ID:524667
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Traction Software Development Engineer in Charleroi we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your embedded software validation expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and goal-oriented teammates.
You’ll play a key role in the software validation for traction converters, ensuring compliance with industry standards like EN 50716. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Traction Engineering, Validation, General Services, and more), coordinate software validation teams.

We’ll look to you for:

• Manage the Test Laboratory for a Charleroi CDS
• Develop, maintain, improve the testing means, methods and know‑how in order to obtain / maintain the accreditation on one or several domains (EN 17025 or equivalent), when applicable and propose relevant solutions for validation, investigations, R&D, innovation
• Test Laboratory can carry out physical measurements and/or functional tests
• Synchronise Charleroi CDS validation needs with software validation teams from other sites.
• Manage necessary CAPEX under laboratory perimeter
• For accredited laboratories, ensure and promote laboratory impartiality

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Engineering or a related field
• Practical experience on testing phases (minimum of 2 years’ experience in Railway or Health, Defense, Aeronautical, Automotive domains)
• Experience in Team management: 2 years
• Managing workpackages for external customers
• Electrical habilitation level, as required by local registration
• Basic understanding of configuration management principles
• Familiarity with requirement traceability and change management tools
• Knowledge of control systems and power control electronics
• Good understanding of electronics boards (architecture and basic software)
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and analytical capabilities
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs
• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise
• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.