System Architecture Specialist

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Dubai
R161484
Engineering
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Job Description:

Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge in metro system infrastructure? Parsons, is seeking a highly skilled System Architecture Specialist to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of an advanced system architecture for a metro project. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle of metro system development, from conceptual design through testing and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of all subsystems, including signaling, telecommunications, power supply, automatic fare collection (AFC), and operations control systems.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in metro and rail projects, technical expertise in system architecture, and a strong track record in testing, commissioning, and validation of complex infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Architecture Design:

    • Develop and document the overall system architecture, ensuring alignment with project objectives, operational requirements, and stakeholder needs.
    • Define system interfaces, integration strategies, and data exchange protocols for critical subsystems such as signaling (e.g., CBTC), telecommunications, AFC, SCADA, and power systems.
  • Requirements and Design Management:

    • Analyze project requirements and translate them into technical specifications for system-level design and performance.
    • Ensure end-to-end traceability and compliance with contractual, operational, and regulatory requirements.
  • Integration and Interoperability:

    • Lead the integration of hardware and software components across subsystems to ensure seamless interoperability.
    • Establish integration protocols to align signaling, rolling stock, passenger information systems, and control systems.
  • Testing and Commissioning:

    • Develop and implement testing strategies and commissioning plans for validating the system architecture and subsystem integration.
    • Oversee factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and system-level commissioning activities.
    • Ensure all testing and commissioning activities meet safety, performance, and operational standards.
  • Technical Leadership:

    • Provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams, including contractors and vendors, to ensure adherence to the system architecture design.
    • Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues during design, testing, and commissioning phases.
  • Compliance and Standards:

    • Ensure system design, integration, and commissioning activities comply with international standards such as IEC, ISO, IEEE, and EN.
    • Collaborate with safety and cybersecurity teams to ensure robust, secure, and resilient system operations.
  • Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

    • Identify opportunities for innovation and system optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Incorporate emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance system performance and reliability.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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