Project Architect (w/d/m)

Req ID:464828 

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

Could you be the full-time Project Architect (w/d/m) in Braunschweig we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

At our modern office at ARTmax in Braunschweig, over 250 colleagues from 26 countries work on research and development with a focus on the digitization of rail. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to the System Deployment & Integration Management Team Leader and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to:

• At project launch, check with SAA the gap analysis performed during tender phase.
• Present and promote Alstom solutions to Customers, participate to Questions & Answers sessions proposed by Customers, organize technical meetings with Customer to present and get approval on the additional/rewritten requirements.
• Capture and analyze the Project Technical Requirements.
• Elaborate the System Design of the Project, with the support of SAA and Platforms teams. Ensure that the design choices fulfil the Customer needs, and optimize deployment and maintenance costs.
• Write the Project System specifications and documents, taking into account architectural, functional, operational, performance, safety, quality, cost and maintainability constraints.
• Define Project Baselines Strategy, by delegation of the PrEM, check that the System Delivery Plan is consistent with the Project Strategy and Platform roadmap, alert and propose mitigation plan.
• Organize Kick-Off Meeting for each Baseline, by delegation of the PrEM, in order to validate Baseline Scope Freeze.
• Coordinate closely with verification and validation activities, support integration, tests and validation phases.
• Be the front office of the Project for troubleshooting / root cause identification in all phases of the project.
• Organize Design Reviews with Platform Technical Director for every new Design Choice and provide key elements to demonstrate Design Freeze (through checklists) at PGR. Organize Peer Reviews.
• Capture Return of Experience and formalize feedback to Platforms to contribute to System evolutions and provide input to improve Reference Library.
• Optional role: Project Architect may support bids team during the tender phase.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering Graduate/ Diploma in Electronics, Electrical or Industrial Control systems.
• Experience of 5 years minimum in System Design applied to complex electronic systems.
• Rigorous, autonomous, good analytic and synthesis skills.
• Good technical coordination (Meetings, CCB, Reviews).
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• German & English: written and verbal.

Things You’ll Enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility.
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket).
• Work in our new modern office at ARTmax with excellent public transportation access.
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models (up to 90%).
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries.
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes.
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events.
• Enjoy attractive office amenities (e.g. meeting rooms with walking pads, height-adjustable desks, parent-child rooms, shower facilities).

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

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.