• Lead and own the complete requirements engineering process for a complex CBTC project
• Define and implement the project requirements management strategy, governance framework and processes
• Ensure full traceability from customer requirements through system, subsystem, software and hardware requirements to verification and validation activities
• Drive requirements decomposition and allocation across multiple engineering disciplines
• Collaborate with system architects and engineering teams to ensure consistency between requirements, system architecture and technical solutions
• Establish and maintain requirements baselines, change control processes and configuration management interfaces
• Assess technical impacts of requirement changes on scope, design, safety, schedule, cost and project risks
• Ensure high-quality requirements specifications through reviews, validation activities and stakeholder alignment
• Act as the project's senior expert for requirements engineering methodologies, best practices and tool usage
• Support technical decision-making through requirements analysis, gap analysis and impact assessments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems engineering and requirements management processes
• Interface directly with customers, partners and key stakeholders on technical and contractual requirements topics

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 Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Railway Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• Experience in railway signalling, CBTC, ETCS, interlocking systems or other safety-critical transportation systems
• Significant experience in Systems Engineering within complex, multidisciplinary engineering environments and knowledge of Systems Engineering standards and methodologies
• Proven experience leading requirements engineering activities on large-scale technical projects
• Strong understanding of requirements decomposition, verification, validation and traceability principles
• Experience managing requirements throughout the complete system lifecycle
• Demonstrated capability to understand and challenge technical solutions at system level
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion or equivalent
• Experience with configuration management, change control and system integration activities
• Familiarity with RAMS, Safety, Verification & Validation processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across engineering and project organisations
• Ability to work autonomously as the senior focal point for requirements management within a project
• Fluent German and English

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:

• A permanent role with a global leader in sustainable mobility
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Germany's most significant railway signalling projects
• Technical ownership and visibility within a large-scale CBTC programme
• Collaboration with international Systems Engineering and Signalling experts
• Excellent career development opportunities across projects, functions and countries
• Award-winning learning opportunities through Alstom University
• Modern offices in Hamburg or Berlin
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working models
• Competitive remuneration package including 30 days' vacation, company pension and subsidised Deutschlandticket
• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and supports professional growth

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.