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Job Summary
Req ID:512992
Location: Plymouth On-Site
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 28/8/26
Salary Benefits: of 43k53k (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 86000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your Future role:
We areseekinga talented and motivated Hardware Engineer to join our Research & Development team in Plymouth this role you will play an essential part in both the maintenance and advancement of our train detection and tanker telemetry responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards specifically up to Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL4).
You will have a passion for engineering a good understanding of a wide range oftechnologiesandprobablyenjoyengineering solutions to problemsoutside the workplace.
This position places a strong emphasis on electronic design requiring you to engage in strategic planning and make key decisions thatimpactproject addition to your primary focus on electronics you willparticipatein various testing activities tovalidatesystem performance and reliability.
Your scope of work will also extend to elements of mechanical engineering and software development providing a multidisciplinary experience. Furthermore you willbe responsible forpreparing technical documentation to support the development and implementation of our systems.
Well look to you for:
Design and simulate PCBs usingCADtools.
Select and integrate components including microcontrollers FPGAs and analog/digital ICs.
Ensure designs meet SIL4 safety and industry standards.
Design and implement Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing systems including the development of automated test tools and scripts for comprehensive hardware and software validation.
Support integration testing and certification processes.
Maintain comprehensive design documentation test reports and traceability matrices.
Participate in design reviews and safety assessments.
Take ownership of assigned modules from concept through deployment.
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:
Bachelors orMastersdegree in ElectronicsRobotic Communications Engineering or related field.
Experience in hardware and embedded software development.
Familiarity with SIL-rated systems ideally up to SIL4.
Hands-on experience withmodernmicrocontroller SDKs.
Knowledge of FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog) and CPLD technologies.
Proficiencyin automated testing especially HIL systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Desirable Skills:
Experience with railway or industrial telemetry systems.
Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 EN 50128).
Familiarity with version control systems ( MS Azure).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
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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About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
