SIL4 Hardware Engineer – Embedded, HIL Testing

Alstom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Plymouth, UK is seeking a talented Hardware Engineer to join our Research & Development team. You will contribute to the maintenance and advancement of train detection and telemetry systems, ensuring SIL4 safety compliance and high reliability.

The role focuses on electronics design, with additional involvement in mechanical and software elements, testing, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver safe and robust railway solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Robotics, Communications Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in hardware and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with SIL-rated systems, ideally up to SIL4.
• Hands-on experience with modern microcontroller SDKs.
• Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) and CPLD technologies.
• Proficiency in automated testing, especially HIL systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate PCBs using CAD tools.
• Select and integrate components including microcontrollers, FPGAs, and analog/digital ICs.
• Ensure designs meet SIL4 safety and industry standards.

Skills

Hardware development

Embedded software development

SIL4 familiarity

Microcontroller SDKs

FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog)

CPLD technologies

Automated testing / HIL

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electronics/Robotics/Communications Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Alstom in Plymouth, UK is seeking a talented Hardware Engineer to join our Research & Development team. You will contribute to the maintenance and advancement of train detection and telemetry systems, ensuring SIL4 safety compliance and high reliability.

The role focuses on electronics design, with additional involvement in mechanical and software elements, testing, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver safe and robust railway solutions.