System Architect

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Purpose of the job:

• Lead the design and specification of a system or a sub-system part of it for new development or evolutions of existing ones, in complement to its system designer role

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Organisation structure:

Development Center (DC) (in program context)

Reports directly to:

System Métier/domain Manager

Other reporting to:

Program Development Manager (in program context)

Project Engineering Manager (in contract context)

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES

Mission and deliverables

• Member of the program engineering team
• Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans
• Supports the Program Development Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy 
• Under the control of the Program Development Manager, and in collaboration with the System Designers and coordination with other System Architects (s)he ensures quality, consistency, and on time delivery of the design and specification according to the development strategy
• Leads and participates to the system design and specifications, defines the system architecture and by application of System Engineering techniques for :

• • System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis; integration of end-users, experts and CCN recommendations; phases concurrent engineering; ensures design for testability, cybersecurity, RAM and safety; provides interface resolution and management)
  • Technical reviews & decisions
  • System Specifications (Structured system specifications; development and integration of RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V needs; system modelling and requirements writing, management and traceability)
  • Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews)
  • Configuration Management

• Interfaces with the System Application Architect for projects and tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support)
• Prepares program/project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, …) (s)he is in charge of
• Participates to the material selection and procurement activities as required for the system delivery
• Alerts and reports on any event/risks that may impact the system development
• Participates to the program CCB
• Keep himself informed of the evolution of technologies through technological watch
• Contribute to continuous improvement (REX: Return of EXperience, process, workload estimations/metrics, …)
• Supports the Program Development Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance measurements

Program/Métier KPIs

EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

Engineer Degree

Desirable:

• Master Degree
• Certification in System Engineering

Experience 

Mandatory:

• Minimum 3 years experience in system métier (project or program)
• Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP for Architects)
• Knowledge of the (railway) program domain

Desirable:

• Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP) 
• Specific domain knowledge (as applicable - signalling, ATLAS, Metro systems, ATP, ITCS, ..)

Competencies & Skills

• Expertise in (Model Based) System Engineering
• Product & Domain knowledge
• Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams
• Technical decision management
• Understanding of Hardware and Software development
• Understanding of System V&V
• Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance
• Design for Quality life cycle
• English communication skills

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

Job Type:​Experienced​