System Application Design Engineer

Alstom Transportation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alstom Transportation in Gurugram invites a System Application Design Engineer to design and deliver critical system application solutions for railway signalling projects. You will work with project teams to translate requirements into system-level documents, ensuring compliance with signalling principles while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with Project Core Teams, Project Engineering Managers, and System Designers, managing traceability, scheduling,

Qualifications

• Candidates hold an engineering degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in railway signalling.
• Knowledge of railway safety standards.
• Experience with signalling subsystems like train control or interlocking.
• Proficiency with VBA, CAD, Visio, MS Office, and Excel.
• Strong writing, clarity, and concise technical documentation.
• Ability to plan and deliver engineering work.
• Able to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Architect to allocate technical requirements to design.
• Adhere to signalling design principles and project schedules.
• Conduct kick-off meetings to define scope and delivery timelines.
• Ensure system requirement traceability using DOORS or similar tools.
• Deliver system-level documents and application deliverables.
• Analyze and respond to reports from Testing, Verification, and customers.
• Prepare project training materials on system functions and architecture.
• Uphold Alstom's Code of Ethics and maintain high ethical standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Planning & delivery

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in Electronics and Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, or a relevant field

Tools

VBA

CAD

Visio

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Could you be the full-time System Application Design Engineer in Gurgoan were looking for

Take on a new challenge and apply your systems engineering expertise in a cutting‑edge field. Youll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and collaborative teammates.

Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our projects by designing and delivering critical system application solutions. Day‑to‑day, youll work closely with teams across the business (including Project Core Teams, Project Engineering Managers, and System Designers), analyze technical requirements, and ensure compliance with signalling design principles.

Youll specifically take care of creating system‑level documents such as signalling scheme plans and operational specifications, but also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Requirement Manager and Project Architect to allocate technical requirements to system application design
• Adhering to signalling design principles and project schedules, while following engineering and configuration management plans
• Conducting kick‑off meetings with design teams to define scope and delivery timelines
• Ensuring system requirement traceability using Requirement Management Tools like DOORS
• Delivering project system‑level documents and application deliverables (e.g., scheme plans, signalling rules, system parameters, and review reports)
• Analyzing and responding to reports/comments from Testing Commissioning, Verification Validation, and customers
• Preparing project training materials on system functions, architecture, and design details
• Promoting and practicing Alstom's Code of Ethics and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (Electronics and Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, or a relevant field)
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the railway signalling domain
• Knowledge of railway safety standards
• Experience or understanding of signalling subsystems such as train control systems, wayside interlocking, or supervision systems
• Familiarity with signalling design, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Proficiency in software tools like VBA, CAD, Visio, MS Office, and Excel
• Strong writing skills with clarity, rigor, and concision
• Ability to adhere to engineering planning and deliverables
• Competence in analyzing technical queries and collaborating effectively across teams

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. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our flexible and inclusive 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
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)