Project RS On-Board Design Leader

JOB TITLE & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Job Title: Project RS on-board design leader
Job Code: EN-SA-31

The Rolling Stock on-board design leader is part of the Project Engineering Team.

He or she is accountable to deliver a system approved by the customer and consistent with the project schedule. The considered systems can be:

• On-board network system
• Passenger announcement and information system
• CCTV system
• Event recorder system
• Passenger counting system
• Train wake-up system
• Train-to-ground communication system

He or she develops system architecture by defining and allocating requirements, evaluating design trade-offs, balancing technical risks, defining and assessing interfaces, and maintaining close coordination with verification and validation activities and project deployment activities, in line with the system roadmap.

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Organisation structure:
Regional Center / Project Engineering

Reports directly to:
The relevant Regional Center Department Head / Metier Leader

Other reporting to:
Dotted-line reporting to the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) or Project Manager (PM)

Direct reports:
None

NETWORK AND LINKS

Internal:

• Project Core Team
• Rolling Stock engineering team (Train Control Engineer, System Engineer)
• Products and systems development teams
• Supplier product quality development manager
• Project sourcing leader

External:

• Suppliers

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

He or she is accountable for achieving QCD commitments and acts as the direct technical interface with Rolling Stock for the assigned metier.

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide design specification and validation monitoring solutions up to customer acceptance while minimizing system deployment costs, lead time, and risks
• Check that external interfaces are consistent with the system
• Supervise and participate in system deliveries including requirements management, architecture definition, interface definition, detailed design, and system performance
• Organize design reviews
• Contribute to defining functional validation phases (PC, bench, TrainLab, train)
• Ensure all domain and metier activities follow quality processes
• Own PACIS system engineering activities for projects, covering CCTV, PA, PIS, displays, and communication equipment
• Ensure integration of PACIS with train networks (TCMS) and other onboard / wayside subsystem
• Support Train‑to‑Ground (T2G) communication and PACIS connectivity topics as part of system delivery
• Hands‑on experience with CCTV systems, including cameras, NVRs, storage units, and video distribution on train
• Good understanding of Public Address (PA) systems, including amplifiers, controllers, loudspeakers, and audio distribution
• Support the Project Engineering Manager to ensure transparency of engineering work package QCD performance, including physical progress
• Participate in risk and savings reviews for the assigned scope
• Act as the technical interface with suppliers for buy solutions and ensure correct system integration
• Ensure correct cascading of customer requirements to suppliers and take action in case of mismatch
• Support suppliers in achieving ALSTOM standards and participate in gates and delivery reviews (FAI, delivery reviews) in line with the project schedule

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Performance is measured through:

• Project quality, cost, and delivery objectives
• Timely delivery and approval of system specifications (SyRS, SyAD, SyID, SyPD)
• Maturity of project requirements including traceability and coverage
• Configuration-controlled deliveries
• Any other indicators defined in the Engineering Management Plan

EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES AND REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational requirements

Mandatory:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Desirable:

• Network and Telecom training
• IT services training
• Cybersecurity training

Experience

Mandatory:

• Experience in on-board electronic system design, even if outside the railway domain

Desirable:

• Experience in network and telecom solutions
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards
• Experience in QCD supplier management

Competencies and skills:

• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to work transversally with engineering teams