System Engineer

Req ID:502462 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and problem-solving expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside versatile, creative, and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in the specification, integration, and validation of innovative transportation systems, directly contributing to optimizing overall project performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (clients, partners, subcontractors, and other Alstom entities), participate in technical coordination, and ensure compliance with Alstom’s standards and processes, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of gathering, organizing, and tracking requirements in collaboration with project managers, architects, developers, validation teams, and customers, but also coordinate systems engineering activities, including managing client changes and directives.

We’ll look to you for:

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  Managing requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

  
  


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  Coordinating systems engineering activities and managing client changes

  
  


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  Monitoring and managing technical documentation to ensure compliance

  
  


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  Building and maintaining constructive relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors

  
  


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  Implementing systems engineering methods and tools

  
  


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  Participating in technical risk assessments and performance analysis

  
  


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  Collaborating with validation teams to ensure all requirements are met

  
  

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:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent

  
  


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  Experience in a similar industry (4–10 years in railway, aerospace, automotive, or related fields)

  
  


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  Ability to work autonomously on multiple systems/projects

  
  


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  Strong coordination and collaboration skills

  
  


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  Customer and product orientation

  
  


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  Ability to challenge product definitions and verify deliverables

  
  


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  Familiarity with railway systems architecture (asset)

  
  


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  Professional proficiency in French and English (written and spoken)

  
  


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  Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites across North America

  
  


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  Enthusiasm, team spirit, and openness to dialogue

  
  


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  Ability to manage conflicting ideas professionally

  
  

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:

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  Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

  
  


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  Work with new security standards for rail signalling

  
  


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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

  
  


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  Contribute to innovative projects

  
  


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  Utilise our dynamic and flexible working environment

  
  


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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  
  


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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  
  


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  Progress towards senior engineering or leadership roles

  
  


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  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

  
  

Bilingual French and English knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.

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.