Test and Commissioning Engineer Onboard System

Who We Are

At Alstom we design build and sustain mobility solutions that move people. From high-speed trains and metros to turnkey systems signaling infrastructure and digital mobility our endtoend offerings span the full transport ecosystem. Every day over 80000 colleagues across 63 countries lead the way toward greener smarter mobilityconnecting cities reducing carbon emissions and replacing cars.

Join us in Pittsburgh PA as a Test & Commissioning (T&C) Engineer and help deliver nextgeneration onboard systems that drive the future of rail.

Purpose of the Role

As a Test & Commissioning Engineer Onboard Systems you will be accountable for planning executing and supervising the testing and commissioning of onboard systems on rail vehicles (and related transportation platforms). You will ensure that systems meet operational safety and performance standards before handover to operations in full compliance with project regulatory and Alstom quality requirements.

You will:

• Lead validation and integration testing of signaling control communications and onboard subsystems

• Troubleshoot system integration issues and coordinate with design / development teams to resolve root causes

• Oversee commissioning phases ensuring correct configuration and performance under realworld scenarios

• Document results track nonconformities (NCRs) propose corrective actions and capture lessons learned (REX)

• Enforce safety environmental and quality standards at all times

Key Accountabilities

Governance & Standards

• Deploy and maintain T&C processes and methods aligned with Alstom standards and project requirements

• Ensure consistency traceability and compliance of test documentation and execution

Test Execution

• Execute functional integration and system-level tests of onboard systems according to approved test plans

• Record analyze and interpret test results; identify deviations or anomalies and drive resolution

• Deploy diagnostic tools and testing equipment (e.g. multimeters protocol analyzers software diagnostics)

• Validate compliance of signaling and control systems against specifications contractual obligations and relevant standards

• Commit to achievement of project milestones and deadlines

• Collaborate with engineering teams to address design or integration faults

System Commissioning

• Plan and coordinate commissioning with engineering operations and maintenance stakeholders

• Validate system performance under positive negative and operational stress scenarios

• Confirm that installation and configuration are correct and stable

Communication & Reporting

• Provide daily/weekly progress and KPI reports to project leadership

• Log NCRs and defects detailing context and test conditions

• Report design issues via appropriate tools ensuring clear descriptions and traceability

• Capture lessons learned (REX) and propose improvements to T&C processes tools and the T&C reference library

Compliance Safety & Quality

• Ensure all T&C work is compliant with safety regulatory and EHS standards (Zero Deviation)

• Participate in design and safety reviews ensuring appropriate input into T&C strategies

• Validate that commissioning executes per Alstom documentation and project processes

Collaboration & Team Development

• Liaise with crossfunctional teams: system engineers project managers client representatives maintenance teams

• Support continuous improvement of test tools methods and team competency

• Mentor and develop junior T&C engineers

Education Experience & Competencies

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics Telecommunications Systems Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 4 years of handson experience in testing & commissioning in rail or transportation systems

• Strong knowledge of railway signaling onboard systems (ATC TCMS communication protocols) control systems and rolling stock components

• Proficient with electrical / diagnostic tools (multimeters oscilloscopes software diagnostic tools)

• Experience troubleshooting hardware/software issues and integrating subsystems

• Willingness to travel (short or longterm missions across locations or countries)

• Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays when needed

• Rigor attention to detail and ability to operate within strict quality processes

• Strong analytical thinking and rootcause analysis capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

• Comfortable working in dynamic environments and adapting to shifting priorities

• Proactive in identifying technical challenges and driving solutions

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure

• Understanding of client needs and ensuring customer satisfaction during commissioning

• Quick uptake on new technologies and tools

• Valid drivers license

Why Join Alstom

You dont need to be a train enthusiastthough youll likely become one. When you ride on one of our trains with friends or family youll take pride in knowing you helped bring it to life. If youre passionate about innovation integrity teamwork and pushing boundaries in mobilitycome join us.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Alstom is a global equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity across our 63 operating countries and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.