Test and Commissioning Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering company in Boston is seeking a Test and Commissioning Engineer to support train testing and troubleshoot electrical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with electrical tools and network systems. This full-time position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, alongside career growth opportunities and a commitment to a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Ability to read and understand electrical cabling drawings and diagrams.
Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network equipment.
Familiar with LANs, WANs, network routers, and TCP-IP technologies.

Responsibilities

Support train testing of all electrical/electronic/mechanical systems.
Develop Test Procedures and Reports based on engineering documentation.
Test, troubleshoot and correct wiring issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical tools

Network systems knowledge

SCADA systems experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Track Sniffer

Scope meter

Multimeter

Job description

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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Test and Commissioning Engineer you will be responsible for;

Responsibilities

Support train testing of all electrical/electronic/mechanical systems
Troubleshoot and correct problems as required
Develop Test Procedures and Reports for all Systems based on engineering documentation, customer specifications
Test, troubleshoot and correct wiring issues
Work experience on Electrical tools like Track Sniffer, Scope meter, Shunting, multimeter
Knowledgeable on Computer and Network systems: Windows, WireShark, SSH, telnet.
Experience in working on field environments, train control rooms or bungalows, wayside tracks.
Experience in executing tests on switch machines, track circuits (PF and AF), signals, microprocessors (VPI, Microlok and/or Electrologix)

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
Signaling or Telecom background
Ability to read and understand electrical cabling drawings and diagrams
Familiar with LANs, WANs, network routers, firewall and TCP-IP technologies
Knowledge in industrial communication protocols
Experience with configuring and troubleshooting wired and wireless network equipment
Experience with common network troubleshooting tools (like Wireshark)
Experience with SCADA systems and components (servers, RTU, PLC)
Knowledge in Cybersecurity is a plus
Experience in railway is a plus

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: ALTEN USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, ALTEN USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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