System Architect

System Architect

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 Bangalore we’re looking for?

 

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in designing and integrating telecom subsystems for urban and mainline rail projects, ensuring seamless and efficient operation. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Interface Managers, Civil Contractors), lead technical workshops with stakeholders, and oversee system integration and testing, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of designing telecom sub-systems such as Telephony Systems, Public Address Systems, CCTV Systems, and more, but also manage interfaces with external systems including Signaling, SCADA, and Automatic Fare Collection systems.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the architecture, design, integration, testing, and deployment of telecom systems for metro rail and transportation projects

• Developing technical roadmaps and solution strategies aligned with business objectives and lifecycle management principles

• Reviewing and approving design deliverables, including Preliminary and Detailed Design Documents, FAT, PAT, and SAT procedures

• Conducting Proof of Concepts (PoCs), vendor assessments, and technical feasibility studies

• Establishing and managing telecom testing laboratories for simulation and validation

• Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams

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:

• Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

• Minimum 14–15 years of relevant experience in the rail telecom domain or IT/Telecom industry (including 5 years in metro projects)

• Experience designing telecom sub-systems to meet customer requirements

• Knowledge of telecom interfaces with systems like Signaling, Rolling Stock, SCADA, and Automatic Fare Collection

• Systems Thinking mindset and ability to translate customer requirements into architecture and design documents

• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and resilience

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 boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• 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

• Progress towards senior leadership or technical expert roles

• 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. 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level