VIE - Test Engineering and Integration 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.

Join us in Pittsburgh, PA, as a  Test Engineering and Integration Engineer - VIE, and help deliver next‑generation onboard systems that drive the future of rail.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying, please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility requirements. To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, Click here

Could you be the full-time Test Engineering and Integration Engineer    we’re looking for?

Your future role

We’ll look to you for:

• Deploying, maintaining, and improving Test & Commissioning (T&C) processes and methodologies in alignment with Alstom standards and project requirements
• Ensuring consistency, traceability, and compliance across test documentation, execution activities, and reporting deliverables
• Preparing and executing functional, integration, and system-level tests of onboard systems
• Analyzing and interpreting test results to identify and resolve deviations or non-conformities
• Validating compliance of signaling and control systems against technical specifications and contractual requirements
• Collaborating closely with design, system, and integration teams to address design or integration issues
• Providing regular progress updates, logging non-conformities, and capturing lessons learned to enhance processes

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Experience or understanding of project management, installation, or test and commissioning (considered a plus)
• Knowledge of functional, integration, and system-level testing
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, protocol analyzers, and software diagnostic tools
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

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.