Hardware Application 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, 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 Hardware Application Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive hardware and electronics expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates. You'll lead the integration of our state-of-the-art hardware products into complex transportation systems, contributing significantly to a low carbon future. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Mechanical Engineers, Software Designers, and Industrialization Teams), prepare detailed documentation for our hardware subsystems, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the interfacing of hardware products with various systems to ensure optimal functionality,

• Executing hardware integration and validating technical choices through various analyses,

• Preparing detailed documentation for hardware subsystems and associated bill of materials,

• Analyzing system architectures to ensure correct interfacing of our equipment,

• Assisting in the testing and configuration of our equipment within larger systems,

• Collaborating on hardware specification and architecture, in line with the hardware architect’s vision,

• Presenting technical details to customers and facilitating design review discussions.

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:

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other related fields,

• Experience of hardware application in engineering or design,

• Knowledge of control systems and their operation,

• Proficiency in preparing technical documentation and conducting design reviews,

• Experience in hardware integration and validation,

• Familiarity with train control systems within the railway/transit industry (desirable).

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:

• Progress towards becoming a key player in interfacing complex hardware systems within the transportation sector,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

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

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in the railway/transit industry, contributing to sustainable and smart mobility,

• 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.