Systems Engineer

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid System Integration Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your systems engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll contribute significantly to our projects by managing and optimizing interface processes within our engineering department. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as design engineers, project managers, and compliance officers), implement the interface management global process, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading system-level designs and define/track interfaces between subsystems,

• Implementing the interface management global process and creating cutover planning and procedural deliverables for sites,

• Identifying interfaces within our standard products as they apply to various projects, including environmental, physical, functional, contractual, regulatory, procedural, organizational, and interpersonal,

• Creating context diagrams to visualize and clarify the interfaces between subsystems,

• Updating the Interface Control Matrix to include all interfaces between subsystems within the turnkey system,

• Performing operational simulations (train movements, passenger flow rates) and translate results into system requirements,

• Ensuring interface definitions are under change and configuration control,

• Coordinate with subsystem teams and lead system-level integration activities for project delivery and site deployments.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Systems Engineering or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 

• Minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in the rail industry or a related sector (e.g., automotive, aerospace), with strong knowledge of requirements and interface management,

• Familiarity with DOORS database management,

• Strong communication skills to effectively manage interfaces and report on KPIs,

• Proven ability to create and update Interface Control Matrices,

• Competence in creating context diagrams and defining system interfaces,

• Experience with governance and compliance to policies,

• Ability to perform risk assessments and interface with audits,

• Proficiency in managing system level requirements and maintaining traceability.

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:

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in the field of system integration,

• Progress towards becoming a leader in interface management and systems engineering,

• 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, 401k).

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.