Req ID: 470547 Location: Hatfield.
Appointment Basis : Permanent 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.
A Lead Systems Engineer participates in the development, adaptation, introduction, sustaining and support of signalling interlocking products, software and processes in the UK market.
This portfolio currently includes SSI, SMARTLOCK (2oo3 platform), Smart Gateway, SmartIO and MooN platform along with their associated processes.
The role includes the capturing of requirements, product and tool development and/or adaptation for the UK market, product introduction (including supporting the Network Rail product acceptance process) and product support (project delivery and end customer support).
POSITION OVERVIEW 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, Auto Testing) for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland.
Participate 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 ensuring that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure delivery of standardised objectives and optimum systems solutions on allocated projects.
Delivery of project solutions ensuring focus on reliability, maintainability and safety principles.
Ensure conformity of projects to systems standards, agreed system architecture, client standards and company procedures.
Participate in the development of new systems solutions.
Support to safety assurance on the application CSM on allocated projects / products including the development of Generic and Specific Application Safety Cases.
Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish matters of best practice.
Provide systems input to tenders.
Participate in systems integration, project deliverables, associated sub-systems and validation of technical documentation in order to verify product and project compliance.
Support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.
Attendance at business and technical briefings.
Essential Skills: A high degree of computer and software literacy, including Microsoft Windows System and Domain Administration.
Ability to liaise with all stakeholders including customers, supplier and project delivery staff Organisational skills Decision Making Technical report writing Desirable Skills: Commercial and financial awareness Virtualisation and Cloud Technologies Qualifications: MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems / electrical engineering / systems engineering or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications PTS Corporate Member of an engineering institute Experience working in a railway systems engineering environment.
Experience: Good knowledge of client and systems standards and legislation.
Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes.
Good knowledge of systems engineering principles and good understanding of relevant systems and software tools and the aptitude to develop skills further.
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 Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning 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!
What we offer We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent flexible company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Equal opportunity statement: 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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