Senior IXL 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 Senior IXL Application Design Engineer in Bucharest we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic, adaptable, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll perform design application activities related to interlocking for Central and East Europe projects, making a meaningful impact on the development of innovative rail solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Project Managers, Technical Leads, and teams from other sites), contribute to the development of interlocking software modules, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing and performing interlocking sub-system module tests, but also supporting hardware/software integration activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of interlocking (IXL) sub-system specifications and architecture, in collaboration with the interlocking architect.
• Following the design tool chain and internal processes and standards.
• At least 3-5 years experience in relevant design positions using different programming languages (Ladder/relay logic).
• Knowledge of ladder‑logic and/or relay‑logic programming.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and systems‑thinking abilities.
• Capability to translate operational needs into clear technical constraints.
• Ability to explain and discuss technical solutions with internal or external stakeholders when required.
• Ability to understand, implement, and adapt logic‑based control solutions.
• Capacity to generalize existing implementations and evaluate requirement coverage.
• Preparing and performing interlocking sub-system module tests and verifications (“Designer” tests).
• Supporting hardware/software integration with the hardware designer.
• Contributing to workload estimations for your deliverables.
• Driving continuous improvement through return of experience and process enhancement.

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:

• University degree in Engineering (Transportation Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent).
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic knowledge of railway signalling principles.
• Good analytical skills.
• Understanding and experience in software coding.
• Proficiency in English; Italian or French would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of ITC hardware architectures (client/server, workstation/blade, IP networking, routing, operating systems).

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.
• Work with new standards for rail traffic management.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that make a real impact.
• Utilise our dynamic, friendly, and flexible working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities.
• Progress towards roles such as Verification and Validation Management or other exciting projects/teams.
• 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.