Job Description
As a Signalling Integration Test Engineer, you will join our engineering team in Derby to support the integration and testing of advanced railway signalling systems.
You will play a key role in system integration, verification, and testing activities, ensuring signalling solutions function correctly within the wider rail infrastructure. Working across complex projects involving ETCS, CBTC, and conventional signalling systems, you will support the validation of integrated systems to ensure they meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
The role involves collaborating with systems engineers, signalling designers, software teams, and project stakeholders to plan and execute integration testing activities, analyse results, and ensure reliable signalling system performance.
* Location: Derby
* On Site: Yes
* Clearance: None
* Experience Level: Mid - Level
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform system integration and testing activities for railway signalling systems
* Develop and execute integration and system-level test procedures and test cases
* Support verification and validation activities for ETCS, CBTC, and conventional signalling systems
* Work with engineering teams to integrate signalling subsystems and interfaces
* Analyse test results and system behaviour, identifying issues and supporting resolution activities
* Ensure traceability between requirements, integration testing, and verification evidence
* Support test planning, documentation, and reporting in line with project and regulatory requirements
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients during integration and testing phases
* Contribute to system commissioning and validation activities where required
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Experience in railway signalling integration, testing, or system verification
* Strong understanding of railway signalling systems and architectures
* Knowledge of ETCS, CBTC, interlocking systems, or conventional signalling principles
* Experience developing and executing system or integration-level test cases
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills when investigating system behaviour
* Good communication and teamwork skills when working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with signalling system integration labs or test environments
* Knowledge of verification and validation processes within rail projects
* Experience supporting installation, testing, or commissioning activities
* Familiarity with railway safety standards and regulatory frameworks
* Previous experience working on large-scale rail infrastructure or signalling upgrade projects
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle & Tech Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Life insurance & Pension Scheme
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.