IXL Design Leader

Could you be the full-time Interlocking (IXL) Design Leader in Charleroi we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and leadership expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and dedicated teammates.

You'll play a critical role in leading and organizing the design activities of the Interlocking (IXL) system for a variety of Signalling projects. These projects range from deploying Alstom’s generic solutions to tailoring adapted solutions to meet client needs in terms of quality, cost, and delivery. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (**V&V, Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Project Managers, and Configuration Managers**), monitor progress, and ensure the delivery of safe and robust solutions, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining IXL plans and architecture, as well as overseeing the application engineering process, but also support the project’s testing, commissioning, and installation activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining the IXL design strategy and ensuring alignment with project schedules, quality, and cost commitments.
• Collaborating with project teams to define hardware and software baselines and ensure traceability of system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating IXL architecture and interfaces with trackside equipment and external systems.
• Supporting V&V and Safety Managers in developing validation and safety strategies to meet project requirements.
• Monitoring and validating detailed design activities, including hardware and software configurations.
• Leading detailed design reviews and ensuring adherence to standard design methods and tools.
• Representing Alstom in technical workshops with customers and partners to resolve issues, provide updates, and identify risks and opportunities.

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:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Electronic, Automation, or Telecommunication).
• Strong understanding of design and data preparation processes.
• Solid engineering and system background.
• Proficiency in English (full professional proficiency).
• Open-mindedness and adaptability to new challenges.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills, with clarity, rigor, and concision.
• A sense of urgency and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

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 cutting-edge technology and new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and geographies
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards leadership roles or technical specializations
• Enjoy a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)