System Designer

Req ID:[[445201]] 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

This position is suitable for the signalling engineers upto 4 years of experience.

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.

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

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

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.