System Architect

ALSTOM Gruppe; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Alstom in Charleroi is seeking a System Architect. You will define system architectures and specifications, applying system engineering techniques while collaborating with design, project engineering managers, and program teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality designs.

You’ll contribute to technical reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives, while aligning with safety and cybersecurity requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in system engineering within projects or programs.
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE).
• Knowledge of railway program domain and hardware/software development; System V&V processes.

Responsabilités

• Lead system design and specifications ensuring user needs, safety, cybersecurity and testability.
• Write requirements, model and maintain traceability across systems.
• Contribute to verification processes and technical reviews.
• Collaborate on configuration management and material selection for system delivery.
• Support risk identification and development strategy; participate in program documentation.

Connaissances

System engineering

MBSE

Safety & cybersecurity

RAM & quality lifecycle

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Engineer Degree

Master’s in System Engineering (plus)

Description du poste

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System Architect

Date: 22 Aug 2026

Company: Alstom

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.

Could you be the full-time System Architect in Charleroi we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your system engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a key role in shaping the design and specifications of systems or subsystems for new developments or by evolving existing ones. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including System Designers, Program Development Managers, and Project Engineering Managers, to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of system designs, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining system architectures and specifications while applying System Engineering techniques, but also contribute to technical reviews, decision-making processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

Leading and participating in system design and specifications, ensuring integration of end-user needs, safety, cybersecurity, and testability.

Managing system specifications, including requirements writing, modelling, and traceability.

Applying verification processes, such as document and peer reviews.

Collaborating on configuration management and material selection for system delivery.

Supporting risk identification and development strategy definition.

Contributing to program/project documentation, including training materials and user manuals.

Staying informed on technological advancements through active technological watch.

Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

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:

Engineer Degree (mandatory); a Master’s Degree or certification in System Engineering is a plus.

Minimum 3 years of experience in system engineering within project or program contexts.

Experience with Model-Based System Engineering and knowledge of the railway program domain.

Understanding of hardware and software development, as well as System V&V processes.

Proficiency in designing for safety, cybersecurity, RAM compliance, and quality life cycle.

Strong English communication skills and ability to work transversally with engineering teams.

Technical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

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 monotonous daily routines.

Work with cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling.

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.

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 programs.

Progress towards advanced roles within the system engineering domain or beyond.

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

Important to note

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.