System Architect

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• Date: 27 Oct 2026
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

System Architect in Pittsburgh

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate System Architect to design and develop cutting-edge rail solutions that redefine mobility. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and future-ready, contributing to projects that move cities and connect people safely and efficiently.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Design scalable system architectures integrating signaling, traction, and control systems using model-based engineering tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align system requirements with project goals and customer expectations.
• Ensure reliability and safety through rigorous validation, verification, and compliance with EN 50128 and ISO/IEC standards.
• Drive innovation by introducing digital twin methodologies and advanced simulation frameworks for system optimization.
• Promote knowledge sharing through documentation, technical workshops, and mentoring within the engineering community.
• You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or Capella.
• Experience defining system interfaces and integration strategies for complex rail systems.
• Strong understanding of safety-critical software and hardware co-design principles.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear, testable system requirements.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of system architecture deliverables aligned with project milestones.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, operations, and customer teams.
• Reduction in design defects and improved system performance through proactive risk management.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge rail technologies driving sustainable mobility worldwide.
• Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact in Pittsburgh.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and professional development programs.

• Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real.
• Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you.
• And the legacy lasts.

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