Traction Software Development Engineer

Req ID:477967

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, 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 expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll contribute to the evolution of mobility by participating in the complete development cycle of embedded software for Traction converters. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Traction Control and Validation Software Engineers), design application software for traction and auxiliary converters, and much more.

We'll look to you for:

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  Design application software for traction and auxiliary converters,

  
  
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  Work on both new contracts as well as support legacy systems,

  
  
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  Co-ordinate Software Design for Traction/Auxiliary system with Software and Control team for whole train and you are the one who support/lead during technical review or for training with the final customer,

  
  
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  Support the Traction Control Engineer for the functional requirement specification writing,

  
  
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  Write the software requirement specification according to the functional requirement specification,

  
  
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  Support the commissioning team and Traction/Auxiliary control teams,

  
  
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  Support the validation activities on test bench.

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of real-time software design and standard application,

  
  
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  Knowledge of Embedded Software Systems in Robotics, Control, Traction, or Electrical Systems Software Engineering,

  
  
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  Ability to design application software for traction and auxiliary converters,

  
  
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  Proficiency in writing software requirement specifications and quality documentation,

  
  
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  Experience in supporting validation activities on test benches and commissioning teams,

  
  
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  Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time to support field issues.

  
  

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:

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  Work with state-of-the-art embedded software systems for traction and auxiliary converters, ensuring the highest standards of design, integration, and testing in line with the 50657 standard for national and international rail projects,

  
  
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  Progress towards becoming a pivotal technical leader in software design for traction systems, contributing significantly to the technical reviews and training for our valued customers,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
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  Utilise our dynamic working environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of our software engineering processes,

  
  
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  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

  
  

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