Deputy System Director

Akkodis; Brussel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility options

Training and development opportunities

Onboarding and ongoing support

Career opportunities across projects

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Deputy System Director for the Railway Signalling sector. You will lead systems engineering and design activities, define architectures and roadmaps, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver safety-critical railway solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in systems engineering, MBSE, and a strong grasp of railway standards. Fluent English and French are expected, with opportunities to influence technical direction and drive innovative concepts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years of Systems Engineering / Systems Design experience.
• Experience in safety-critical products, ideally railway.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Architecture and MBSE.
• Knowledge of ERTMS / rolling stock is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering and design activities.
• Define and oversee system architectures and development roadmaps.
• Coordinate engineering, verification, validation and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements and applicable standards.
• Guide and support systems engineering teams.
• Contribute to technical solutions and proofs of concepts when needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Systems architecture

Safety-critical

Railway domain

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

We are hiring – Deputy System Director | Railway Sector

We are looking for a Deputy System Director to join an innovative company in the Railway Signalling sector.

• Lead systems engineering and design activities
• Define and oversee system architectures and development roadmaps
• Coordinate engineering, verification, validation and project teams
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements and applicable standards
• Guide and support systems engineering teams
• Contribute to technical solutions and proof of concepts when needed

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 15+ years in Systems Engineering / Systems Design
• Experience in safety-critical products, ideally railway
• Strong knowledge of Systems Architecture and MBSE
• Knowledge of ERTMS / rolling stock is a plus
• Fluent in English and French

What we offer

At Akkodis, we support you in building your expertise and developing your career through:

• Mobility options and flexible benefits, depending on your package and eligibility
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical and professional skills
• Onboarding and ongoing support, with regular opportunities to discuss your development
• A network of experts and technical communities to share knowledge and learn from others
• Career opportunities across projects, technologies and areas of expertise
• Referral and business incentive schemes, subject to applicable conditions