System 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, 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 System Application Design Engineer in Sao Paulo, SP, BR we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
You'll contribute to designing innovative railway signaling systems that ensure performance, safety, and operational excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Engineering Managers, Sub-System Leaders, and Testing & Commissioning teams), interpret track civil work drawings to define signaling track elements, and deliver key system application design documents such as scheme plans, signaling rules, and architecture specifications, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• "You’ll specifically take care of track plan design activities on projects (urban, mainlines, and freight & mining), but also execute simulations to demonstrate performance (headway) and safety.,We’ll look to you for: ,

• Interpreting track civil work drawings to define the correct kilometer position of signaling track elements. ,

• Defining the position of track signaling devices (signals, track circuits, blocks, point machines, etc.) according to specific project rules. ,

• Executing performance and safety simulations to design the track speed profile and minimum signal spacing. ,

• Elaborating control tables with route setting rules and other characteristics based on project signaling principles. ,

• Drawing the track plan in CAD format. ,

• Collaborating with the Requirement Manager and Project Architect to ensure technical requirements are allocated to System Application Design.

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:

• Degree in Engineering (Electronics and Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Automation and Control) or a relevant field. ,

• Experience or understanding of Railway Signalling domain. ,

• Knowledge of AutoCAD software and Railway Safety standards. ,

• Familiarity with signaling sub-systems, such as Train Control Systems, Wayside Interlocking, and Supervision Systems. ,

• Advanced communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking). ,

• Capability to analyze technical queries from project teams. ,

• Writing skills with clarity, rigor, and concision. ,

• Adherence to engineering planning and deliverables. ,

• Software skills (VBA, Visio, MS Office, and Excel). ,

• Spanish language skills (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:

• **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 signalling technologies and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions ,

• Progress towards becoming an expert in system application design and advancing your career in the railway signalling domain ,

• Utilise our inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven working environment ,This job offer reflects Alstom’s values of leadership, resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset while maintaining an unbiased and inclusive tone.,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

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

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• 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.