System Designer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Katowice; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Katowice seeks a System Designer to translate customer and stakeholder requirements into robust railway control solutions across the project lifecycle.

You will design system concepts, develop formal models, and ensure documentation is thorough and compliant, collaborating with System Architecture, RAM, Safety, Software, and Verification teams to mitigate risks and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering, including System Architecture and System Interfaces.
• Knowledge of Railway Signalling Systems; ETCS knowledge is a strong asset.
• Understanding of safety-oriented design principles and RAM requirements.
• Experience in requirements management and specification writing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Good command of English for international communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer, project, and stakeholder requirements.
• Design system solutions by reusing existing solutions or developing and adapting new concepts when required .
• Design Railway Control Systems.
• Perform conceptual design activities, including system modelling, design studies, design rationale development, real-time analysis, modelling, and mock-ups to support technical risk mitigation and optimization.
• Develop formal models and system requirements in accordance with applicable standards and design guidelines.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including operational, functional, and technical specifications (OCD, RS, AD, ID, PD).
• Ensure full traceability of requirements throughout the project documentation lifecycle.
• Participate in technical and document reviews.
• Collaborate with end users, technical experts, and project stakeholders.Work closely with System Architecture, RAM, Safety, Software, Product Engineering, and Verification & Validation teams to develop system concepts and definitions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Would you like to join our team as a System Designer in Katowice?

Your responsibilities

• Analyze customer, project, and stakeholder requirements.
• Design system solutions by reusing existing solutions or developing and adapting new concepts when required .
• Design Railway Control Systems.
• Perform conceptual design activities, including system modelling, design studies, design rationale development, real-time analysis, modelling, and mock-ups to support technical risk mitigation and optimization.
• Develop formal models and system requirements in accordance with applicable standards and design guidelines.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including operational, functional, and technical specifications (OCD, RS, AD, ID, PD).
• Ensure full traceability of requirements throughout the project documentation lifecycle.
• Participate in technical and document reviews.
• Collaborate with end users, technical experts, and project stakeholders.Work closely with System Architecture, RAM, Safety, Software, Product Engineering, and Verification & Validation teams to develop system concepts and definitions.

What we’re looking for

• University degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering, including System Architecture and System Interfaces.
• Knowledge of Railway Signalling Systems; experience or familiarity with ETCS will be considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of safety-oriented design principles and RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) requirements.
• Experience in requirements management and specification writing.Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.Good command of English, enabling effective communication in an international environment.

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. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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.