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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Architect - **Company:** Alstom - **Location:** Charleroi, Belgium - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Architecture - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=557c00a70e8254ed ## About the Role Do you have experience in System development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Engineer Degree Desirable: * Master Degree * Certification in System Engineering Experience Mandatory: * Minimum 3 years experience in system métier (project or program) * Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP for Architects) * Knowledge of the (railway) program domain Desirable: * Alstom internal Training Advanced System Architect Program (ASAP) * Specific domain knowledge (as applicable - signalling, ATLAS, Metro systems, ATP, ITCS, ..) Competencies & Skills * Expertise in (Model Based) System Engineering * Product & Domain knowledge * Ability to work transversally with Engineering teams * Technical decision management * Understanding of Hardware and Software development * Understanding of System V&V * Design for safety and cybersecurity (when required) and RAM compliance * Design for Quality life cycle * English communication skills ## Description * Lead the design and specification of a system or a sub-system part of it for new development or evolutions of existing ones, in complement to its system designer role, * Member of the program engineering team * Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the program plans * Supports the Program Development Manager for identification of technical risks and definition of the development strategy * Under the control of the Program Development Manager, and in collaboration with the System Designers and coordination with other System Architects (s)he ensures quality, consistency, and on time delivery of the design and specification according to the development strategy * Leads and participates to 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 * Interfaces with the System Application Architect for projects and tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support) * Prepares program/project documents (e.g. training material, user manuals, …) (s)he is in charge of * Participates to the material selection and procurement activities 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 himself 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. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)