System Engineer (Train Control & Information Systems)

Alstom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative rail industry leader in the UK is seeking an Engineering professional to manage subsystem integration in trains. The role involves key responsibilities such as defining subsystem interfaces and verifying design changes. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and strong communication skills. Enjoy a dynamic career environment, stability, and competitive benefits including flexible pension and healthcare options.

Benefits

Flexible Pension

Contributed Healthcare

Comprehensive social coverage

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of subsystem integration in complex systems.
• Knowledge of system requirements definition and management.
• Familiarity with configuration and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the subsystem into the train, covering all aspects of the V-cycle.
• Define the interface for the dedicated subsystem.
• Control changes after design changes, including impact analysis.

Skills

Subsystem integration

Communication skills

Impact analysis

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Job description

Req ID:499641

Location: Derby
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 31/10/25
Salary: circa £57,000 + flexible Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, plenty flexible benefits)

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.

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering the subsystem documentation, including-Requirement Specification and Architecture Description (RSAD), Technical Purchase Specification (TPS), and Interface Control Document (ICD).

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (sourcing, suppliers, S&A Engineers, Interior Engineers, RAMS Engineers, and Validation Engineers), define and implement functional, performance, transverse, and train-level requirements for the dedicated subsystem, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Integrating the subsystem (CCTV & DOO) into the train, covering all aspects of the V-cycle.
• Defining the interface for the dedicated subsystem.
• Verifying the subsystem (focus on train level), including design reviews.
• Managing the change and configuration management process for the subsystem on train level.
• Controlling changes after design changes, including impact analysis.
• Planning and following up on all activities linked to the subsystem.
• Supporting sourcing, suppliers, S&A Engineers, Interior Engineers, RAMS Engineers, and Test & Validation Engineers.
• Responsible for system related documentation, including test specifications and validation reports.
• Providing inputs to the engineering team, sourcing, suppliers.
• Ensuring the subsystem is seamlessly integrated into the overall train system.
• Conducting investigation for in-service issues/failures.
• Driving collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That is 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, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of subsystem integration in complex systems, including mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Knowledge of system requirements definition and management, as well as technical documentation (e.g., Requirement Specification and Architecture Description RSAD, Technical Purchase Specification TPS, Interface Control Document ICD).
• Familiarity with configuration management and change management processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams such as sourcing, suppliers, and validation engineers.
• Ability to perform impact analysis and manage design changes effectively.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to address technical challenges in a structured way.
• Organisational skills to plan and follow up on multiple activities and deadlines.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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
• Work with dedicated subsystems, ensuring their functional, performance, transverse, and train-level requirements are met
• Progress towards mastering subsystem integration, interface definition, and verification at the train level
• Utilise our dynamic and innovative working environment
• Contribute to innovative projects
• 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 (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
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' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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