System Integration Engineer

Alstom10 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

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 Integration Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for? Take on a new challenge and apply your systems engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates while contributing significantly by managing and optimizing interface processes within our engineering department.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us – 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!

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading system-level designs and defining/tracking interfaces between subsystems
  • Implementing the interface management global process and creating cutover planning and procedural deliverables for sites
  • Identifying interfaces within our standard products as they apply to various projects, including environmental, physical, functional, contractual, regulatory, procedural, organizational, and interpersonal
  • Creating context diagrams to visualize and clarify the interfaces between subsystems
  • Updating the Interface Control Matrix to include all interfaces between subsystems within the turnkey system
  • Performing operational simulations (train movements, passenger flow rates) and translating results into system requirements
  • Ensuring interface definitions are under change and configuration control
  • Coordinating with subsystem teams and leading system-level integration activities for project delivery and site deployments

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Systems Engineering or Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in the rail industry or related sectors (e.g., automotive, aerospace) with strong knowledge of requirements and interface management
  • Familiarity with DOORS database management
  • Strong communication skills to effectively manage interfaces and report on KPIs
  • Proven ability to create and update Interface Control Matrices
  • Competence in creating context diagrams and defining system interfaces
  • Experience with governance and compliance to policies
  • Ability to perform risk assessments and interface with audits
  • Proficiency in managing system level requirements and maintaining traceability

Benefits & Perks

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies in the field of system integration
  • Progress towards becoming a leader in interface management and systems engineering
  • 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, 401k)

Required Skills

Stakeholder Communication
Project Coordination
Systems Engineering
Interface Control Matrix
Compliance and Governance
Risk Assessment
Context Diagram Creation
DOORS Database Management
Operational Simulation
Interface Management