Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) and Signaling system is composed of Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic and Software components having the aim to ensure safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the role is to act as a Techical Expert for a Signaling project, fitting the client's needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Mission and Deliverables

• Member of the project engineering team
• Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the project plans
• Supports the Chief Engineer and Engineering Director for identification of technical risks and definition of the system development strategy
• Under the direction of the Project Engineering Director, and in collaboration with the Chief Engineer, System Designers and other System Architects (s)he ensures quality, consistency, and on time delivery of the design and specification according to the project strategy
• Leads 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
• Support project tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support)
• Prepares program/project documents
• Participates in the material selection and procurement 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 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.

Performance management:

• Project QCD (Quality,Cost and Delivery) commitment
• On-time-delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance)
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator)
• Cooperation and reactivity to support to Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)

Requirements:

• Good analytical skill and extensive experience in signaling application design & integration
• 10-16 years in relevant positions for railway signaling.
• Knowledge of Rail Systems, safety principles and signaling principles.
• Knowledge of CROR, CENELEC and AREMA standards
• Experience in relay interlocking, computer based interlocking or CBTC signaling systems
• Engineering Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Software Engineering or related technical discipline
• P. Eng certification or eligable

Desirable

• Knowledge of Alstom Signaling and IXL products;
• SmartLock 400, Siemens GEO, ELIXS, EBITrack knowledge

Competencies & Skills:

Open-minded;

Leadership, team motivator

Multi-disciplinary approach;

Fluent in English;

(Self) entrepreneurial;

Problem setting and problem solving;

Sense of urgency;

Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision.