Principal Systems Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to drive innovative solutions in railway systems. This role involves developing and improving signalling systems, ensuring project compliance with safety and reliability standards, and providing technical leadership. Join a team dedicated to enhancing transportation networks and reducing carbon emissions while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Your expertise in systems engineering will be pivotal in shaping the future of mobility. If you're passionate about engineering and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Contributed Healthcare

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in engineering-related field, preferably control systems or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of client and system standards and UK railway safety approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of standard objectives and optimal system solutions on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering Manager to establish best practices.

Skills

Commercial and financial awareness

Virtualisation and Cloud Technologies

Microsoft Windows System and Domain Administration

Scripting or software development

Education

MSc or BSc in engineering-related field

Tools

SSI and SMARTLOCK systems

Automation Testing

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Date: 7 Apr 2025

Location: Hatfield, GB

Company: Alstom

Site: Hatfield

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 13/05/25

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. Our portfolio includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility. With over 80,000 colleagues worldwide, we are committed to greener and smarter mobility, connecting cities and reducing carbon emissions.

We are seeking a full-time Principal Systems Engineer in Hatfield. Could you be the right fit?

Position Overview

• Participate in the development, adaptation, and delivery of SSI and SMARTLOCK systems and processes (SML 400, MooN, Smart Gateway, SmartIO, Support System, Test Environment, Automation Testing) for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of tools and processes across the project lifecycle, including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Lead reviews and suggest improvements to ensure tools remain fit for purpose.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of standard objectives and optimal system solutions on assigned projects.
• Focus on reliability, maintainability, and safety principles in project delivery.
• Ensure projects conform to system standards, architecture, client standards, and company procedures.
• Develop new system solutions.
• Support safety assurance activities, including developing Safety Cases for applications.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish best practices.
• Contribute systems input to tenders.
• Participate in system integration, project deliverables, and validation of technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to Systems Engineers.
• Support field operations by providing second-line product support.
• Attend business and technical briefings.
• Possess computer and software literacy, with scripting or software development experience.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and project teams.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, decision-making, and technical report writing abilities.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in an engineering-related field, preferably control systems, electrical engineering, or systems engineering.

Experience

• Knowledge of client and system standards and legislation.
• Understanding of UK railway safety approval processes.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and relevant tools, with a willingness to develop further skills.

Skills & Certifications

• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience with Virtualisation and Cloud Technologies.
• Microsoft Windows System and Domain Administration.

Additional Qualifications & Experience

• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Membership of an engineering institute.
• IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers licence.

• Experience working in a railway systems engineering environment.

We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider flexible working requests unless operational needs prevent this. Join us and be proud to contribute to innovative transportation solutions!