RAM Engineer

Alstom; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Madrid is seeking a RAM Engineer to drive reliability, availability and maintainability across cutting-edge rail signalling projects. This role ensures systems perform safely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. You will deliver RAM activities, analyse performance, optimise RAM targets and validate field data from operation phases.

Fluent English is required, with French a plus. Join a team across engineering, project management and procurement, tackling complex challenges that

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with RAM/Dependability focus is preferred.
• Experience in RAM or RAMS in rail projects is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of RAM analysis, prediction and monitoring techniques.
• Solid understanding of signalling systems architecture and principles.
• Good foundations in probability and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RAM activities: RAM Plan, RAM reports, predictions, monitoring and demonstration plans
• Analyse system performance and optimise RAM targets while balancing cost, safety and lifecycle constraints
• Define and oversee RAM demonstration tests and validate field data from operation phases
• Contribute to reliability growth and provide design recommendations based on RAM studies

Skills

RAM analysis

RAMS concepts

Probability & statistics

Signalling systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title: RAM Engineer

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We're looking for a RAM Engineer to drive reliability, availability and maintainability across cutting-edge rail signalling projects. This is a critical role ensuring systems perform safely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle.

You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication - because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• Deliver RAM activities: RAM Plan, RAM reports, predictions, monitoring and demonstration plans
• Analyse system performance and optimise RAM targets while balancing cost, safety and lifecycle constraints
• Define and oversee RAM demonstration tests and validate field data from operation phases
• Contribute to reliability growth and provide design recommendations based on RAM studies

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, project management, warranty and procurement - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Engineering degree (RAM/Dependability is a plus)
• Experience in RAM or RAMS (2+ years) or railway signalling (4+ years)
• Knowledge of RAM analysis, prediction and monitoring techniques
• Solid understanding of signalling systems architecture and principles
• Strong foundations in probability and statistics
• Teamwork mindset and analytical thinking
• Fluent English (French is a plus)

How Success Is Measured

• Quality and accuracy of RAM deliverables
• Reliability and relevance of technical recommendations
• Contribution to reliability growth and project KPIs
• Collaboration and effectiveness within cross-functional teams

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn’t always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.