System Designer

Req ID:512110 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

• Member of the project/program engineering team
• Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the project/program plans
• In collaboration with the System Architect and under the control of the Program Development Manager/Project Engineering

Manager/System Deployment & Integration Manager he contributes to the system/product design (including refinement of HW and SW components identified in the system architecture) and specification according to the development strategy

established in the System Engineering Management Plan

• For the system design (s)he:

o Analyzes, clarifies and confirms input requirements and needs

o Performs conceptual design by preparing system models, design studies, design rationales, design principles, real time analysis, modelling & mock-ups, etc. for technical de-risking and optimization

o Solves Interfaces

o Partners with and provides technical support to RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V teams to develop design concepts and definitions

o Calls, conducts and participates to technical reviews (design reviews, document reviews) to analyze technical issues, including consultation to end-users, experts and core competency networks according to specific needs and domains

competencies relevance

• For the system specification (system formalization) (s)he:

o Elaborates formal modelling and requirements writing according to design standard and guidelines

o Formalizes and maintains the system specification (OCD, RS, AD, ID, PD) according to applicable templates content

o Partners with RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V of the project/program to ensure specifications completeness and acceptance

o Coordinates with project/program team members to implement design and work through design revisions

o Ensures traceability through-out the formal documentation, up to the input needs (input specifications, CR)

o Ensures verifications (document reviews, peer reviews) of system specifications

o Puts work products under configuration management

o On request, supports the System Application Architect for projects and tenders (evolutions & anomalies analysis, documentation support)

• Prepares the project/program 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
• Sustains the system according to Change Requests (evolutions and anomalies)
• Keeps informed of the evolution of technologies through technological watch
• Contributes to continuous improvement (REX: Return of EXperience, process, …)
• Contributes to workload estimations for the deliverables within scope
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct. 

Experience

Mandatory:

• Minimum 3 Years of professional experience in Railway Signalling domain.
• Knowledge on Railway Safety standards

  Desirable:

  • Master Degree, Certification in System Engineering
  • Hands on Mainline / Urban/ Passenger & Transit railway signalling
  • Knowledge on any of the signaling sub-system such as Train control systems, wayside Interlocking and supervision systems
  • Worked on Signaling Design including Installation, Testing and commissioning

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!

Competencies & Skills

•  (Model Based) System Engineering knowledge
•  Product & Domain knowledge
•  Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams
•  Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance
•  Requirement management & writing
•  Concept Generation
•  System Architecting & System Interfaces
•  English communication skills

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.