Purpose of the job

Leads 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 the his/her system designer role

Key responsibilities

• Member of the program engineering team
• Applies process, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans
• Supports the System Engineering Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy 
• Under the control of the System Engineering Manager, and in collaboration with the System Designers and coordination with other System Architects he/she 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 by application of System Engineering technics for:
  • System Design (conceptual design thru critical thinking & holistic analysis, integration of end-users, experts, and CCN recommendations , phases concurrent engineering, ensures design for testability, RAM and safety, provides interface resolution and management)
  • Technical reviews & decisions
  • System Specifications (Structured system specifications, development and integration of RAM, safety, sub-system, software, product, 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 of program/project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, ..) he is in charge
• 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 (RoE: Return on Experience, process, workload estimations/metrics, ..)
• Supports the System Engineering Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Education

• Graduated in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineer

Relevant experience required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in system métier (project or program)
• Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP for Architects)
• Knowledge of the program domain
• Specific domain knowledge (as applicable - signalling, ATLAS, Metro systems, ITCS, ..)
• Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams
• Technical decision management
• Product & Domain knowledge
• Expertise in System Engineering
• Design for safety (as 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?