Software Developer

Req ID:521407

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

JOB TITLE & PURPOSE

Job Title

Base Software Developer

Purpose of the Job

Participate to the complete development cycle of the Base Software (BSw) for Traction electronic, by assuring the works of design and test of the software for Command-Control, following the standard 50128 within the framework of national or international rail projects.

Collaborating with the Traction Control and Validation Software Engineers, the Base Software (BSw) Engineer design software module, realize integration activities, non-regression checks, generating a BSw build/version.

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Objectives

Manage and responsibility of the assigned tasks (BSw functions/blocs implementation) in terms of quality and time. Documentation of the BSw produced according to the quality and processes adopted within the project. Sw module and integration testing.

Organisation Reporting

In the Services Engineering department - Engineering branch, the Base Software Developer works in the Software, Testers & Tools team.

Hierarchical reporting to Software Team Leader.

Functional reporting to Base Software Engineering Manager.

Network & Links

Internal:

Interacts with the FPGA and Hardware Teams.

Contact with other department in the site in case of specific Project needs (Traction Engineering team (TrSE, RAMS, Control, Validation Engineer…)

External:

Traction Alstom site, Manufacturing Alstom site

Final customer (railway operator)

Suppliers

Auditors

MISSIONS

Performance Measurement/KPI’s

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) indicators, for security of the persons, the properties and the environment, by applying the safety regulations of the company.

Periodically followed-up by the Base Software Engineering Manager and the Software Team Leader.

Control command & contractual software are accepted by customers (internal & final)

Quality of the delivered work through the software development cycle, software anomalies report files and change request files.

Respect and improve the costs allocated.

Respect the delivery planning and follow-up the software development documents

None non-compliances for delivery during Quality audits (IRIS, Certifer)

Correct application of referenced evolution and software procedures

Number of modification due to problem of coding (validation internal or tests,…)

Responsibilities

Respect and apply the EHS rules

Work on many projects and manage the priorities

Accumulate Know-how for electronics dedicated to the control of railway energy power conversion sub-systems

Perform BSw development activities, e.g. composed by

Conceptual definition of BSw architectures/functionalities (Standardisation)

BSw Requirements Specifications and Configuration history documentation

BSw Requirements Test Specifications

Performing engineering level Impact analysis

BSw source code

BSw Integration into train level architecture

BSw Validation for internal and external/homologation purposes

Coordination of project activities across engineering sites, if necessary.

Perform Reliability Growth activities on systems in service

Technical coordination / technical management of Co-Design activities with suppliers

Perform planning / controlling of the technical activities

Support of budgeting activities for offers

Respect the QCD and update the indicators of software activity

Participate to the design reviews

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of at least 2 years in real time software design and standard application (ultra RTOS appreciated).

Experience with formal SW development processes

Experience in module testing and V-life cycle software development appreciated

Experience in the field of command and control of technical systems

Knowledge in communication protocol (CAN, MVB, TrDP, CIP)

Basic knowledge of software configuration management tools (Clearcase, SVN, Git, Clearquest)

Basic knowledge about electronic Hw design

Experience in the railway field appreciated

Knowledge with Matlab / Simulink would be appreciated

Knowledge in Requirements Management Tools (e.g. DOORS) appreciated

Use of test and measurement devices such as testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analysers

Technical Skills & Competencies

Programming Languages: Deep knowledge of C language (MUST), C++ (Appreciated)

Techniques: Impact analysis, Basic Statistics, FMEA

Tools: DSP Texas Instruments Compilers

Matlab / Simulink appreciated

MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Behavioural Skills / Competencies

Team working attitude and proactiveness in problem solving

Interested in interdisciplinary work

Open mind and creative

Fluent French and English knowledge is needed, Italian and/or Spanish appreciated

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​