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

Job title: Application Design Engineer
Based at: Romania-Bucharest

Could you be the full-time IXL Application Design Engineer in Bucharest we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Alexandru, and work alongside dynamic, adaptable and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll Perform Design Application Activities related to Interlocking for Central and East Europe Projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Manager, Technical responsible, teams from other sites), Performing Design activities and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contribute to the elaboration of (IXL) interlocking sub-system specification & architecture, in collaboration with the interlocking architect.
• Follow the design tool chain.
• Realize development of interlocking software modules.
• Prepare and performs the interlocking sub-system module tests and verifications of his deliverables (“Designer” tests), prior to the ones formally realized by a dedicated Verification and Validation team (depending on Safety Integrity  Level and associated Product development organization).
• Supports the hardware/software integration, together with the hardware designer.
• Contributes to workload estimations for the deliverables of his scope.
• Applies internal processes and standards.
• Contributes to continuous improvement (return of experience, process improvement).

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: 

• University Degree in Engineering (Transportation Systems/Electronics/Telecommunications/Software Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent);
• Teamwork and Communication skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Basic knowledge of railway signaling principles;
• Good analytical skill;
• Understanding and experience in Software coding;
• Foreign language: English full proficient use, Italian/French represents an advantage;
• Basic knowledge of ITC Hardware architectures (client/server, workstation/Blade, Ip networking, routing, operating systems).

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;
• Work with new standards for rail traffic management;
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues;
• Contribute to innovative projects;
• Utilise our dynamic, friendly and flexible 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;
• Progress towards Verification and Validation Management or other projects/teams;
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.