The Train System Engineer (Maintenance Assistance) will specify the train operability, functions, performances, architecture, maintainability, diagnostics. They will define the verification and validation activities which will provide evidence that the future solution meets the system requirements, and monitors the achievement of these activities.
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Location: Derby
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 09/02/2026
Salary: circa £53,000 DOE plus bonus
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
The Train System Engineer (Maintenance Assistance) will specify the train operability, functions, performances, architecture, maintainability, diagnostics. They will define the verification and validation activities which will provide evidence that the future solution meets the system requirements, and monitors the achievement of these activities.
They will lead the engineering studies in order to reach the performances and deliver all the technical deliverables.
We’ll look to you for:
Apply System Engineering techniques to develop diagnostic strategy
Operational analysis definition and validation with the Customer
Identify maintenance needs
Technical requirements development, coming from Customer, Standards, Certification, Safety and applicable Metiers (scopes), and the developed requirements allocation to the various subsystems
Transverse requirements development and allocations to the various subsystems in close collaboration with the relevant specialists who will support the TSE for the input requirement synthesis on their scope
Management of diagnostic requirements across the project/platform V-cycle, including allocation, design satisfactions, and means of proof
Defining and performing Train verification strategy in close collaboration with all Engineering metiers and Certification & Validation teams
Manage quality of diagnostic requirement specifications by maintaining clarity, consistency, and completeness
Technical interface with customer in order to provide support to Project Manager
Making arbitration on architecture definition between the subsystems to reach the best compromise at train level
Technical open issues resolution in line with project strategy, from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure
Leading the train integration and tuning phase
Develop Train level test specifications
Adhesion to baseline on requirements and TS deliverables KPI of Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) / Chief of Development (CoD) Dashboard
On time Delivery and Right First Time
Providing Return on Experience (RoE) to be implemented in standard solutions to improve their related Q, C &TD
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:
Bachelors or master’s in engineering or equivalent experience
INCOSE SEP certification preferred
Experience in Train development project (previously Train Performance Manager/ TSE or SE for different scopes) would be highly beneficial
Customer Focus / Management skills
High level of system Engineering knowledge and experience
Ability to convince, to be able to switch between problem perspective to solution perspective, to challenge and to be challenged
Fluent in English
Coordination and team spirit
Good communication and interpersonal skills
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