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Alstom SA

Principal Systems Engineer

OnsitePrincipalHatfield, the United Kingdom£80k–£80k/yPlatformInfrastructure
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Our Take

Develop and adapt signalling systems for UK and Ireland rail, improving tools and processes.

What you’ll do

  • Develop, adapt, and deliver SSI/SMARTLOCK systems
  • Improve tools and processes for signalling
  • Ensure system reliability, maintainability, safety
  • Support safety assurance using CSM
  • Provide systems input to tenders
  • Manage technical teams for Systems Engineers
  • Offer second-line product support

What they’re looking for

  • MSc/BSc in engineering (control, electrical, systems)
  • Systems engineering management experience
  • UK railway safety approval knowledge
  • Familiarity with software development/scripting
  • PTS certification (desirable)
  • Commercial and financial awareness (desirable)

What you get

  • Salary c80k (doe)
  • Permanent position
  • Investment in development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Competitive social coverage
  • Flexible and inclusive working environment

Skills & Focus Areas

  • systems engineering
  • requirements capture
  • software development
  • scripting
  • safety assurance
  • systems integration
  • validation
  • testing

As posted by Alstom SA

Req ID:469062 

Site: Hatfield- AL10 9TQ (Onsite 5 days)

Appointment Basis: Permanent 

Apply by: 28/2/25

Excellent Salary: c80k (doe)

 

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars

 

Could you be the full-time Principal Systems Engineer in Hatfield we’re looking for? 
 

 

Your Future Role:

The succesful candidate will participate in the development, adaptation, introduction and systems delivery elements of SSI and SMARTLOCK systems and processes (SML 400, MooN, Smart Gateway, SmartIO, Support System, Test Environment, AutoTesting) for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland.They will also engage in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Assist in ensuringthat tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.

 

We’ll look to you for:
•    Ensuring the delivery of standardised objectives and optimum system solutions on allocated projects
•    Delivering project solutions with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and safety principles
•    Ensuring conformity with systems standards, agreed system architecture, client standards, and company procedures
•    Participating in the development of new systems solutions
•    Supporting safety assurance through the application of Common Safety Methods (CSM) on allocated projects/products
•    Providing systems input to tenders and participating in systems integration and validation of technical documentation
•    Managing technical teams for Systems Engineers
•    Providing second-line product support to customers in the field

 

All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s 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:
•    MSc or BSc-level education in an engineering-related subject, preferably control systems, electrical engineering, or systems engineering (or equivalent)
•    Experience or understanding of systems engineering management
•    Knowledge of UK railway safety approval processes and client/system standards
•    Familiarity with software development or scripting
•    A Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification (desirable)
•    Commercial and financial awareness (desirable)
•    Experience working in a railway systems engineering environment

 

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
•    Work with new security standards for rail signalling
•    Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
•    Contribute to innovative projects
•    Utilise 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 roles such as Systems Engineering Manager or other leadership positions
•    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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Salary
£80k–£80k/y
Location
Hatfield, the United Kingdom
Work mode
Onsite
Track
IC + Manager
Seniority
Principal
Type
FULL_TIME
PostedJun 30
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