System Architect
Date: 27 May 2026
Company: Alstom
Purpose of the job:
* Lead 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 its system designer role
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation structure:
Reports directly to: Program Development Manager (in program context)
Other reporting to:
ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES
Mission and deliverables:
* Member of the program engineering team
* Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans
* Supports the Program Development Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy
* Under the control of the Program Development Manager, and in collaboration with the System Designers and coordination with other System Architects (s/he 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, defines the system architecture and by application of System Engineering techniques for :
* System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis; integration of end-users, experts and CCN recommendations; phases concurrent engineering; ensures design for testability, cybersecurity, RAM and safety; provides interface resolution and management)
* Technical reviews & decisions
* System Specifications (Structured system specifications; development and integration of RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware 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 program/project 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
* 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 (REX: Return of EXperience, process, workload estimations/metrics, …)
* Supports the Program Development Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables
* Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
* Master Degree
* Certification in System Engineering
Experience
Mandatory:
* Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP for Architects)
* Knowledge of the (railway) program domain
* Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP)
* Specific domain knowledge (as applicable - signalling, ATLAS, Metro systems, ATP, ITCS, ..)
* Expertise in (Model Based) System Engineering
* Product & Domain knowledge
* Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams
* Understanding of Hardware and Software development
* Understanding of System V&V
* Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance
* Design for Quality life cycle
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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