Railway Embedded Systems Architect - Rolling Stock
About the job
- A Bac+5 qualification from an engineering school or university master's program, specializing in computer science, systems engineering, embedded systems, industrial engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Approximately ten years of systems engineering experience, including at least five years of significant participation in designing industrial embedded systems or equipment.
- Strong knowledge of computer, application, and telecommunications architectures in embedded environments.
- Good command of Linux environments.
- Ability to understand complex systems and work in multi-technical environments.
- Knowledge of technical integration, qualification, and system validation processes.
- Ability to take a broad perspective on complex subjects.
- Willingness to travel occasionally in France or abroad.
- Design and technically integrate TSI subsystems into rolling stock.
- Manage technical interfaces between subsystems within the TSI scope and the rolling stock.
- Ensure architectural consistency across different types of rolling stock.
- Provide cross-functional technical support for embedded equipment during rolling-stock modernization and operational/safety maintenance, including equipment replacement and functional or technical upgrades.
- Own the overall system architecture and embedded subsystems for rolling-stock passenger information, video, and track-to-train communication systems.
- Ensure systems comply with functional needs, business requirements, and regulations.
- Provide general technical expertise on software, networks, radio, video, and electronic equipment to project management and maintenance teams.
- Support technical feasibility studies and prepare functional and technical system specifications.
- Apply application maintenance processes for embedded systems.
- Apply cybersecurity design rules to systems.
- Monitor technical and technological developments, contribute to embedded-system roadmaps and the industrial policy for the systems.
- Contribute across the full system lifecycle, from preliminary studies through operational support, in coordination with long-term engineering teams.
- Work across preliminary studies, general and detailed design, procurement, delivery, validation, commissioning, and operational support.
About the company
RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
- Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
- RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.
What critics are saying
- Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
- Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
- Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.
What makes RATP unique
- RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
- RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
- RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.
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