Lead Systems Engineer
Alstom
Date: 1 day ago
City: York, England
Contract type: Full time
Req ID:485609
Location: Hatfield / York
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 19/6/25
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Flexible Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.
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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your System Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Systems Engineering Manager, and work alongside other System Engineers. You'll Lead in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business.
Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business. You’ll specifically take care of Delivery of project solutions, but also support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.
We'll look to you for:
You’ll also:
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.
Location: Hatfield / York
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 19/6/25
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Flexible Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.
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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your System Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Systems Engineering Manager, and work alongside other System Engineers. You'll Lead in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business.
Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business. You’ll specifically take care of Delivery of project solutions, but also support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.
We'll look to you for:
- Ensure delivery of standardised objectives and optimum systems solutions on allocated project
- Delivery of project solutions ensuring focus on reliability, maintainability and safety principles.
- Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish matters of best practice
- Technical team leadership for Systems Engineers.
- Attendance at business and technical briefings
- MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems / electrical. engineering / systems engineering or equivalent Corporate Member of an engineering institute
- Knowledge of PTS
- Familiarity of the UK railway safety approval processes
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn
- Able to work independently
- A strong team player, with effective interpersonal skills.
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 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 Systems Engineering Manager
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, etc).
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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