What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traction Software Development Engineer position at Alstom?
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 hybrid Traction Software Development Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your advanced real-time software design and standard application expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and dedicated teammates. You'll contribute to the complete development cycle of the embedded software for Traction converters, making a significant impact in the safety and efficiency of rail transportation. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Traction Control and Validation Software Engineers, Project Engineering Managers, and Software Team Leaders), manage the software development process from design to testing, and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
- Performance Measurement/KPI’s related to Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) indicators,
- Ensuring control command & contractual software are accepted by customers (internal & final),
- Maintaining the quality of delivered work throughout the software development cycle,
- Adhering to and improving the allocated costs,
- Respecting the delivery planning and following up on the software development documents,
- Achieving no non-compliances for delivery during Quality audits (IRIS, Certifer),
- Coordinating Software Design for Traction/Auxiliary system with Software and Control team,
- Minimizing the number of modifications due to coding problems (validation internal or tests),
- Supporting the commissioning team and Traction/Auxiliary control 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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field,
- A minimum of 6 years of experience or understanding of real-time software design and standard application,
- Knowledge of embedded Software systems,
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environment with CEI 61131 Languages (Control Build, Matlab/Simulink),
- Basic understanding of configuration management principles,
- Good knowledge in Electronics boards (Architecture and basic software) appreciated,
- Autonomous, analysis capability, team spirit, good communication skills
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:
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in real-time software design and embedded systems within the rail industry,
- Progress towards leading complex projects and enhancing your expertise in software development for traction solutions,
- Utilise our dynamic and innovation-driven working environment,
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)
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.
