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About the role
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.
JOB TITLE & PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Job Title: Project RS on-board design leader Job Code: EN-SA-31
The Rolling Stock on-board design leader is part of the Project Engineering Team.
He or she is accountable to deliver a system approved by the customer and consistent with the project schedule. The considered systems can be:
On-board network system
Passenger announcement and information system
CCTV system
Event recorder system
Passenger counting system
Train wake-up system
Train-to-ground communication system
He or she develops system architecture by defining and allocating requirements, evaluating design trade-offs, balancing technical risks, defining and assessing interfaces, and maintaining close coordination with verification and validation activities and project deployment activities, in line with the system roadmap.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Organisation structure: Regional Center / Project Engineering
Reports directly to: The relevant Regional Center Department Head / Metier Leader
Other reporting to: Dotted-line reporting to the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) or Project Manager (PM)
Direct reports: None
NETWORK AND LINKS
Internal:
Project Core Team
Rolling Stock engineering team (Train Control Engineer, System Engineer)
Products and systems development teams
Supplier product quality development manager
Project sourcing leader
External:
Suppliers
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
He or she is accountable for achieving QCD commitments and acts as the direct technical interface with Rolling Stock for the assigned metier.
Main responsibilities include:
Provide design specification and validation monitoring solutions up to customer acceptance while minimizing system deployment costs, lead time, and risks
Check that external interfaces are consistent with the system
Supervise and participate in system deliveries including requirements management, architecture definition, interface definition, detailed design, and system performance
Organize design reviews
Contribute to defining functional validation phases (PC, bench, TrainLab, train)
Ensure all domain and metier activities follow quality processes
Own PACIS system engineering activities for projects, covering CCTV, PA, PIS, displays, and communication equipment
Ensure integration of PACIS with train networks (TCMS) and other onboard / wayside subsystem
Support Train‑to‑Ground (T2G) communication and PACIS connectivity topics as part of system delivery
Hands‑on experience with CCTV systems , including cameras, NVRs, storage units, and video distribution on train
Good understanding of Public Address (PA) systems , including amplifiers, controllers, loudspeakers, and audio distribution
Support the Project Engineering Manager to ensure transparency of engineering work package QCD performance, including physical progress
Participate in risk and savings reviews for the assigned scope
Act as the technical interface with suppliers for buy solutions and ensure correct system integration
Ensure correct cascading of customer requirements to suppliers and take action in case of mismatch
Support suppliers in achieving ALSTOM standards and participate in gates and delivery reviews (FAI, delivery reviews) in line with the project schedule
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
Performance is measured through:
Project quality, cost, and delivery objectives
Timely delivery and approval of system specifications (SyRS, SyAD, SyID, SyPD)
Maturity of project requirements including traceability and coverage
Configuration-controlled deliveries
Any other indicators defined in the Engineering Management Plan
EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES AND REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational requirements
Mandatory:
Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Desirable:
Network and Telecom training
IT services training
Cybersecurity training
Experience
Mandatory:
Experience in on-board electronic system design, even if outside the railway domain
Desirable:
Experience in network and telecom solutions
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards
Experience in QCD supplier management
Competencies and skills:
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to work transversally with engineering teams
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.
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