Lead Design Engineer – Rail Systems & Repairability(Remote)

Alstom; Holloway Terrace (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, medical, 401k coverage

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Lead Design Engineer for the New Castle, DE area to drive design, analysis, and decision-making for next-gen high-speed rail projects. You will report to the NGHST Project Engineering Manager and lead a collaborative team across multiple disciplines to maximize component repairability and testability.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, strategic thinking, and leadership within a cutting-edge transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with strong electrical background.
• Familiar with component design and redesign, obsolescence, and risk management across a broad set of systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, ideally including PCB design/exposure (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an engineering related field – system engineering.
• Experience in at least one specialized area within rail/transportation: hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics/electrical hardware, railway door, signaling, HVAC, or mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with railway equipment (preferred).
• Knowledge of railway systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis, test bench development, and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Enhance engineering development of component repairability and testability for next-gen rail projects.
• Lead or mentor a team, with ability to independently own projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Electrical background

Component design

Obsolescence management

Risk management

Electrical systems

PCB design

System thinking

Team leadership

Hands-on rail equipment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Lead Design Engineer for the New Castle, DE area to drive design, analysis, and decision-making for next-gen high-speed rail projects. You will report to the NGHST Project Engineering Manager and lead a collaborative team across multiple disciplines to maximize component repairability and testability.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, strategic thinking, and leadership within a cutting-edge transportation environment.