Embedded Software Design Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Burley-in-Wharfedale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transportation firm is seeking an Embedded Software Design Engineer in Mansfield. You will contribute to innovative projects and ensure high standards in embedded software design. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in embedded software design, a degree in Software Engineering, and a strong customer focus. This position offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Dynamic reward package

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in embedded software design within an electronics business.
• Knowledge of rail industry standards is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, logical thinker, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded software designs for project-specific electronics systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative software designs.

Skills

Embedded software design experience

Excellent technical ability

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Fault Analysis

Unit & Integration Testing

Job description

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Embedded Software Design Engineer

Date: 1 Aug 2025

Location: Mansfield, NGM, GB

Company: Alstom

Location: Mansfield (NG17 1JF)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: £45K - £50K + Benefits (Dependent on Experience)

Closing Date: 17th August 2025

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Could you be our Embedded Software Design Engineer in Mansfield we’re looking for at Alstom?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge in Mansfield and apply your Software Design Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Head of Engineering and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I.

Day-to-day, you’ll d eliver cost efficient embedded software designs in-line with budget levels. We’ll look to you to the following:

• To provide embedded software designs for a range of electronics systems which will be project specific and scheduled to meet agreed customer deadlines.
• Deliver high standards of embedded software design in terms of performance, reliability, right first time quality, cost, innovation and service level.
• Ensure all software designs are fully compliant with latest industry specific and EU regulations.
• Responsibility for embedded software design for a range of systems inline with project specific requirements and to the correct quality/design standards.
• To ensure innovative/best practice embedded software standards are adopted & continuously improved.
• To ensure full compliance with design, quality and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Reporting of Quality, HSE or HR issues to the Engineering Manager on a timely basis.

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:

• Substantial embedded software design experience within a relevant electronics business. Knowledge of rail industry and associated standards would be advantageous.
• Education in Software Engineering or related subject to Degree level or equivalent level.
• The individual must be a “driven”, well disciplined, logical thinking, self motivated, team player, able to communicate at all levels and above all be highly “innovative” in delivering high standards in embedded software engineering design.
• Excellent standards in relation to technical ability, innovation, organisational skills, Health & Safety, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A high level of customer focus is critical.
• 100% compliance with latest design, quality & HSE regulations.
• Delivery to agreed/planned timescales, cost constraints & quality standards.

A good understanding of embedded software design including:

• Fault Analysis, Unit & Integration Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Testing and Commissioning.
• Test procedures and methods, change control and version control.

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile 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 benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.