Digital Train System Architect M/F

Digital Train System Architect M/F

Date: 13 Apr 2026

Company: Alstom

Could you be the Train System Architect in Saint Ouen, close to Paris we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and leadership expertise in a new cutting‑edge field.

You will be part of the Digital Train Program and Train System Central Team (TSO) working alongside multicultural environment.

You'll play a pivotal role in enabling Alstom's organization transition toward a Software‑defined Train, contributing to the development of a Services‑oriented Architecture at system level.

• You’ll take the lead of the essential stream to develop the reference library related to the essential functions and by applying the model‑based methodology and continuous delivery process.
• You’ll work closely with domain specialist engineers, sub‑systems / components engineers and other key stakeholders to re‑engineer system functional architecture towards a highly upgradable and scalable system.
• You'll bring your expertise to the Train System Community participating to the Engineering Network worldwide.
• You'll contribute to strategic roadmaps in line with the Rolling Stock & Component Platforms.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and sustaining logical items off‑cycle for the systems and components view.
• Defining, assessing and formalizing the scope split (functional, constructional, interfaces) of Train Sub‑Systems
• Defining the V&V strategy and test means related to the essential layer (scope)
• Ensuring sizing system capabilities for target topologies and integration of related modeling & simulation tools in SdT tools chain
• Making the interface with the domain specialist to ensure optimal‑performances and proper definition of “law control”
• Governing the reference library for the essential layer and related data (functions, components models…)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in engineering or a related field
• Engineer degree (Master's) in a relevant field
• 10 years of relevant experience in an engineering environment
• Completion of one full project cycle (from definition up to operation)
• Broad knowledge of hardware & electrical architecture
• Holistic approach with System‑of‑systems thinking
• Work in an agile way with team spirit, entrepreneurship and drive close collaboration with all stakeholders
• Capable of leading trade‑studies and make decision
• Good and efficient communication

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Progress towards senior leadership or technical expert roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.