Lead Systems Engineer

Req ID:485609

Location: Hatfield / York

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 19/6/25

Excellent Salary Benefits Include: FlexiblePension 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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Irelands 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. Youll report to the Systems Engineering Manager and work alongside other System Engineers. Youll Lead in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business.

Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business. Youll specifically take care of Delivery of project solutions but also support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.

Well 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

All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve 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 / systems engineering or equivalent Corporate Member of an engineering institute

Knowledge of PTS

Familiarity of the UK railway safety approval processes

On a more personal level you will also need to be:

Self-motivated with a desire to learn

Able to work independently

A strong team player with effective interpersonal skills.

Things youll 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.

Youll 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).

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed 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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