Senior System Engineer

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 84000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
 

• Together with the other member of the team, to analyze the input needs (external or internal) and requirements, and design the solution by re-using existing solutions (contracts context) or by developing a new solution or adapting an existing one (program context)
• To formalize and maintain the system specifications (operational, functional, and constructional), application rules, and supporting processes descriptions and their associated verification, validation and assessments.

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mission and Deliverables
  • 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:
    • Analyzes, clarifies and confirms input requirements and needs
    • 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
    • Solves Interfaces
    • Partners with and provides technical support to RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V teams to develop design concepts and definitions
    • 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:
    •  Elaborates formal modelling and requirements writing according to design standard and guidelines
    •  Formalizes and maintains the system specification (OCD, RS, AD, ID, PD) according to applicable templates content
    •  Partners with RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V of the project/program to ensure specifications completeness and acceptance
    •  Coordinates with project/program team members to implement design and work through design revisions
    •  Ensures traceability through-out the formal documentation, up to the input needs (input specifications, CR)
    •  Ensures verifications (document reviews, peer reviews) of system specifications
    •  Puts work products under configuration management
    •  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.

Qualifications

• Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams
  • Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance
  • Requirement management & writing (DOORS)
  • Concept Generation
  • System Architecting & System Interfaces
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronical and Control Engineering 
• At least 5 years of successful experience in Engineering / Technical functions in railway projects
• Knowledge of railway systems and signalling rules, available equipment and systems, especially for the railway signalling 
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience in electrical diagram design such as scheme plan, cable plan, wiring diagram, cabinet configuration etc.
• Fluent of English
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated for technical matters and speed learning
• Team player
• Position Based in Istanbul 
• No restrictions to travel

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.