Control Engineer

Req ID: 505005

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis:  Permanent

Apply by: 11/02/2026

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

As a Control Engineer, you will perform control engineering activities for one or several functions from architecture to a detailed specification, interface definition, wiring logic and software requirements.

We’ll look to you for:

• Formulating a Low voltage and Software control design solution that fulfils the specified customer needs


• Deliver all Train Control (TC) & Information System Engineering outputs including Functional Design Description (FDD) with man-machine interfaces, Electrical Schemes and Electrical Products definition (with the support of Electrical Lead Engineer), in compliance with the Engineering Quality Cost Delay commitments.


• Deliver Interface Control Document (ICD) for subsystem participating in its function


• Treatment of Change Request (CR) related to its function.


• Ensuring standardisation and maximising the carryover or reference function with the previous project


• Provide support for Supplier interface tests or TC&IS verification tests on PC or Train Control Management System (TCMS) Test Bench


• Provide support during train integration, upon request.


• Provide support during train validation, upon request.


• Contribute to the return of experiences on his/her domain (Software, Schematic, Apparatus)

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: 

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent relevant work experience


• Experience in electrical, electro-mechanical and automation engineering is highly desirable


• Hands-on experience in design & development software or using model-based development tools like MATLAB / Simulink


• Experience in electrical and schematic design activities is valuable


• Knowledge of network technologies and Ethernet and other industrial communication networks is beneficial


• Fluent in English

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


• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment


• 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) 


• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday


• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

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.

#LI-AL2