Safety Assurance Engineer

Req ID: 503271

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Safety Assurance Engineer in Katowice, PL we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your safety assurance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates. You'll contribute to ensuring the safety and reliability of our projects and programs, playing a key role in software, hardware, and system safety assurance, including ERTMS/ETCS systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, safety assurance), participate in the creation of Safety Reports and Safety Cases, and support actions to address assessor findings, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of software safety assurance in the Projects and Programs (products), but also hardware safety assurance in the Projects and Programs (products).

We’ll look to you for:

• System safety assurance in the Projects and Programs (systems, system applications) 

• ERTMS/ETCS System safety assurance in the Projects and Programs (Products, System, System application) 

• Delivering/performing Safety analysis under the guidance of the PSAM with the strict application of processes as per Signalling Safety Instructions related to SW, HW, Systems, railway functions, ERTMS/ETCS functions 

• Participating in the elaboration of the Safety Reports and the Safety Case under the guidance of the PSAM 

• Applying safety assurance methodologies (risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, verification and validation) defined for the project/system/product 

• Attending periodic Safety Reviews

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:

• 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

• Degree in Railway Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, or Mathematics

• Experience or understanding of system, data preparation, hardware, or software domains

• Knowledge of system safety assurance, hardware safety assurance, and software safety assurance

• Familiarity with ERTMS/ETCS systems, products, and system applications

• Basic knowledge of Cenelec Standards for Safety (or equivalent standards like AREMA, IEEE, etc.)

• Fluent English communication skills (both reading and writing technical documentation)

• Structured and organized approach to tasks

• Fast learning capability

• Railway knowledge and/or experience in railway safety or other system/product safety domains

• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineering

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 

• Work with cutting-edge railway systems, including software, hardware, and ERTMS/ETCS safety assurance projects 

• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to system safety assurance and compliance with international standards 

• Utilise our inclusive and innovative working environment 

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, sport card)

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.