System Designer

Req ID:[[469031]] 

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.

Mission and deliverables

• Member of the project/program engineering team
• Applies process, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans
• In collaboration with the System Architect and under the control of the System Engineering Manager he contributes to the system design and specification according to the development strategy established in the System Engineering Management Plan
• For the system design 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,.. for technical de-risking and optimization
  • Solves Interfaces
  • Partners with RAM, safety, sub-system, software, product, and V&V teams to develop design concepts and definitions
  • Calls , conducts, and participates to technical reviews (design reviews, document reviews) including consultation to end-users, experts, and CCN according to specific needs and domains competencies relevance
• For the system specification (system formalization) 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, sub-system, software, product, and V&V of the program to ensure specifications completeness and acceptance
  • Coordinates with 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
  • Put work products under configuration management
  • On request, supports the System Application Architect for projects and tenders (evolutions & anomalies analysis, documentation support)
• Prepares of program/project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, ..) he is in charge
• 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 (RoE: Return on Experience, process, …)
• Contributes to workload estimations for the deliverables of his scope
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance measurements

Project/Program/Métier KPIs

Competencies & Skills

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

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!

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.