Electronic Test System Development Lead

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.   Overview At Alstom, we are pioneering the next generation of smart, safe, and sustainable train systems. We are now looking for an Electronic Test System Development Lead — a technically strong, proactive, and collaborative engineer who can lead the design and deployment of advanced test systems for our Train Management and Control products. This is a key engineering role within our Industrialisation Team, driving excellence in product quality, manufacturing readiness, and test system innovation.As the Electronic Test System Development Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing test solutions — from requirements gathering and system design to validation, deployment, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, and Industrialisation teams to ensure that our products are tested efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with the highest standards. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electronic engineering, embedded system testing, and hands‑on problem‑solving with leadership and technical ownership. Responsibilities: Test System Architecture & Development Design, develop, validate, and maintain electronic manufacturing test systems and platforms Build and optimise automated test sequences, scripts, and programming tools Apply Design for Test (DFT) principles and ensure compliance with internal test strategy standards Support the creation and review of hardware test specifications and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) software Industrialisation & Production Support Deploy new test systems into production and manage upgrades of existing platforms Provide expert troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions for test system issues Drive continuous improvement across test capability, uptime, and manufacturing efficiency Maintain strong configuration management of all test means and related documentation Strategy, Governance & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Contribute to the overall Product Test Strategy and Industrial Test Roadmap Support tender quotations for new or upgraded industrial test systems Ensure compliance with Alstom EHS standards and relevant external regulations Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence testability early in the product lifecycle Training & Leadership Provide guidance and technical leadership to Test Engineers and production stakeholders Train shop-floor workers and EPU (Elementary Production Unit) managers on new or updated test systems Support capability development and ongoing qualification of all test‑related personnel Education & Experience Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline Experience or strong understanding of test engineering within a manufacturing environment Technical Competencies Familiarity with electronic test systems, automated test equipment, and DFT principles Understanding of hardware test specification creation and FAT processesKnowledge of configuration management practices Experience with C# or Python is beneficial (but not essential) Personal Skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities Logical, analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively across engineering, production, and industrialisation functions A passion for continuous improvement, learning, and technical excellence Profile: This is a key engineering role within our Industrialisation Team, driving excellence in product quality, manufacturing readiness, and test system innovation.As the Electronic Test System Development Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing test solutions — from requirements gathering and system design to validation, deployment, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, and Industrialisation teams to ensure that our products are tested efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with the highest standards. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electronic engineering, embedded system testing, and hands‑on problem‑solving with leadership and technical ownership