System Application Design Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Stockholm is seeking an Application Design Engineer to work on safety-critical railway signalling systems. You’ll develop and maintain logic for signals, switches and train routes, and collaborate with engineers and project teams across the organization.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, this role offers learning opportunities in a niche field with strong future demand and the chance to contribute to Swedish and international projects.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar technical field.
• Interest in technology and understanding how complex systems work.
• Experience in programming, testing, troubleshooting or analytical engineering is an advantage.
• Experience in railway, industrial automation, telecommunications, aerospace or other safety-critical industries is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain logic for railway signalling systems.
• Implement functional requirements from customers and railway authorities.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in the design, verification and continuous improvement of signalling solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, technical specialists and project teams.

Education

BSc or MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar technical field

Job description

Location: Stockholm, SE

Company: Alstom

Want to become an expert in the technology that keeps railways safe?

What happens if a signal shows the wrong indication or a train receives clearance at the wrong time?

To ensure that never happens, advanced signalling systems are designed, verified and continuously improved to keep railway traffic moving safely every day.

We are now looking for an Application Design Engineer to join our team in Stockholm.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn advanced signalling technology, work alongside experienced specialists, and build expertise in a field where knowledge is both rare and highly valued. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, this is a unique opportunity to develop within one of the railway industry’s most safety-critical engineering domains.

Your role

As an Application Design Engineer, you will work with the safety-critical logic that controls signals, switches and train routes within railway signalling systems. Your work will directly contribute to the safe and efficient operation of rail traffic.

You will:

• Develop and maintain logic for railway signalling systems.
• Implement functional requirements from customers and railway authorities.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in the design, verification and continuous improvement of signalling solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, technical specialists and project teams across the organization.

The team

You will join a collaborative team of engineers with a mix of junior and highly experienced colleagues. Knowledge sharing, teamwork and continuous learning are a natural part of everyday work, creating an environment where you can develop and grow your expertise.

Why this role?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work with technology that has a direct impact on railway safety.
• Build highly specialized expertise in a niche field with strong future demand.
• Learn from some of the industry’s most experienced signalling specialists.
• Contribute to both Swedish and international projects.
• Grow into future technical expert, system engineering or leadership positions.

Who are you?

• We believe you have a BSc or MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar technical field.
• You are interested in technology and enjoy understanding how complex systems work. Experience in programming, testing, troubleshooting or other analytical engineering work is considered an advantage. Experience from railway, industrial automation, telecommunications, aerospace, defense or other safety-critical industries is also beneficial.

To succeed in this role, you are:

• Analytical and curious.
• Driven to understand the root cause of technical problems.
• Patient and motivated by continuous learning.
• Detail-oriented and structured in your work.
• Collaborative and willing to share knowledge.
• Comfortable communicating in English; Swedish is an advantage.

Why Alstom?

At Alstom, we develop the trains, signalling systems and smart mobility solutions that help millions of people travel safely, efficiently and sustainably every day around the world.

By joining us, you’ll contribute to technology that supports greener transportation and helps shape the future of mobility. At the same time, we’ll invest in your development through learning opportunities, collaboration and long-term career growth.

You’ll also enjoy:

• A long-term career in an industry that is here to stay.
• Working with advanced signalling and train control systems.
• Collaboration with supportive colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.
• Career opportunities across functions, countries and technologies.
• Continuous learning and development throughout your career.
• A competitive and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential.

The position is based in our new Stockholm office. We offer flexibility through a combination of office and remote work where business needs allow. During the onboarding period, a higher level of office presence is expected to ensure effective knowledge transfer, learning and support.

Make a real impact

Railways play a crucial role in creating a more sustainable future. As an Application Design Engineer, you will help develop the systems that enable safe, reliable and environmentally friendly rail transport every day.

If you’re excited by complex technology, logical problem-solving and the opportunity to build expertise in a field where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Important to know

Alstom is a global employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.