Electronic Hardware Designer

Date: 15 May 2026

Company: Alstom

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, more than 84 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hardware Developer to join our Engineering team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, development, verification, and validation of electronic hardware solutions for railway safety‑critical systems, contributing to high‑performance, reliable, and compliant products throughout the full product lifecycle.

Main activities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic boards for embedded railway systems
• Design and implement the FW/SW necessary for HW component tests – or specify the software to be developed by the FW/SW designer
• Define hardware architecture and select electronic components
• Create and review schematics, BOMs, and hardware technical documentation
• Support PCB layout activities in collaboration with layout engineers
• Execute and support hardware verification and validation activities (functional, environmental, EMC tests)
• Contribute to safety and reliability analyses in compliance with railway standards
• Support industrialization, production issues, and field troubleshooting
• Collaborate with Firmware, System Engineering, RAMS, V&V, Quality, and Industrial teams

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
• Solid knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Knowledge of communication buses (e.g. CAN, SPI, I²C, MVB, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of international regulations (EN50155; EN45545, EN50467, MIL‑HDBK 217F, IEC62380 and IEC61709)
• Knowledge of VHDL and C code
• Experience in PLD/FPGA (Altera‑Lattice) programming
• Familiarity with hardware design tools (e.g. Altium, OrCAD or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of railway or safety‑critical standards (e.g. EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129) is a plus
• Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation
• Good oral communication skills
• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams
• Ability to work with remote collaborators
• International mindset

Contract Type

• Permanent contract (Full‑time)

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.