Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

Railway Systems Engineer

Talgo

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your job consist of? 💡

You will join the Systems Engineering Department at our center located in Las Matas, Madrid.

Your mission as a Railway Systems Engineer will be to contribute actively to the development, supervision, and improvement of the railway system in projects, carrying out the definition, design, and analysis of the train concept.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Define, design, and develop the train concept from an electrical and mechanical point of view:
- Train Performance/Attributes: Define and develop the train's performance characteristics.
- Train Functionality: Develop train specifications, functional analysis, and interfaces with the transport system.
- Train Architecture: Define the applicable subsystems and their functional, communications, electrical, and mechanical architecture.
- Document what the train is, how it works, and how it is operated (train manuals, technical documentation, and specifications).
- Analyze the technical impact of changes required by different product stakeholders and/or new customers.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integration of the system and subsystems: Define and arbitrate subsystem interfaces: mechanical, electrical, and functional.
Supervise the technical implementation of solutions in railway projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Perform risk analyses, propose, and execute mitigation measures.
Manage system requirements and ensure compliance and traceability at all application levels.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and tools in the area.

What we are looking for in you: 🔎

Degree in Industrial Engineering; specialization in mechanical or electrical engineering is valued.
At least 6 years of experience in a similar position.
High level of English (minimum B2).
Specialized technical knowledge in railway systems and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of Requirements Management tools (DOORS).
Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with internal and external teams.
Results-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.
Adaptability to new technologies and methodologies.
Initiative, autonomy, and ability to work in complex environments.
Rigorous in meeting deadlines, quality, and safety.

At Talgo, we offer you 🚄✨

Permanent contract.
Compensation package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, which is why we offer medical insurance for you and your family.
Flexible schedule (start from 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and finish from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM) with an intensive workday in summer. Possibility of 2 remote work days after the 6-month probationary period.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed long weekends to make the most of your region's calendar.
Shuttle buses to facilitate arrival at the workplace.
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirá tu trabajo? 💡

Te integrarás en el Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas de nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas, Madrid.

Tu misión como Ingeniero/a de Sistemas Ferroviarios será contibuir activamente en el desarrollo, supervisión y mejora del sistema ferroviario en los proyectos, llevando a cabo la definición, diseño y análsisi del concepto del tren.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Definir, diseñar y desarrollar el concepto del tren desde un punto de vista eléctrico y mecánico:
- Prestaciones/Atributos del tren: Definir y desarrollar las prestaciones del tren.
- Funcionalidad del tren: Desarrollar especificaciones del tren, análisis funcional e interfaces con el sistema de transporte.
- Arquitecctura del tren: Definir los subsistemas aplicables y su arquitectura funcional, comunicaciones, eléctrica y mecánica.
- Documentar cómo es, cómo funciona y cómo se opera el tren (manuales de tren, documentación técnica y especificaciones).
- Analizar el impacto técnico de los cambios requeridos por las diferentes partes interesadas del producto y/o nuevos clientes.
Coordinar con equipos multidisciplinares para asegurar la integración del sistema y subsistemas: Definir y arbitrar las interfaces de los subsistemas: mecánica, elétrica y funcional.
Supervisar la implementación técnica de soluciones en proyectos ferroviarios, garantizando el cumplimiento de normativas y estándares.
Realizar análisis de riesgos, proponer y ejecutar medidas de mitigación.
Gestionar los requisitos del sistema y asegurar el cumplimiento y trazabilidad en todos los niveles de aplicación.
Contribuir a la mejora continua de procesos y herramientas del área.

Lo que buscamos en ti: 🔎

Formación en Ingeniería Superior Industrial, valorable especialidad mecánica o eléctrica.
Experiencia de al menos 6 años en puesto similar.
Nivel alto de inglés (mínimo B2).
Conocimiento técnico especializado en sistemas ferroviarios y normativa aplicable.
Conocimiento herramientas de Gestión de Requisitos (DOORS).
Trabajo en equipo y colaboración interdisciplinar
Comunicación efectiva oral y escrita, habilidad de comunicación para interactuar con equipos internos y externos.
Orientación a resultados y mejora continua.
Adaptabilidad a nuevas tecnologías y metodologías.
Iniciativa, autonomía y capacidad para trabajar en entornos complejos.
Riguroso en el cumplimiento de plazos, calidad y seguridad.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos 🚄✨

Contrato de carácter indefinido.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico, que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Posibilidad de 2 días de teletrabajo superado el periodo de prueba de 6 meses.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad.
Autobuses lanzadera que facilitan la llegada al centro de trabajo.
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. Escuela de idiomas.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.