Traction Project Software Leader

Req ID:517881 

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 Traction Software Development Engineer in Charleroi we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your embedded software development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and goal-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and testing software for traction converters, ensuring compliance with industry standards like EN 50657. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Traction Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, and more), coordinate software design with control teams, and support functional requirement specification writing for traction control systems.

You’ll specifically take care of the design and integration of embedded and simulation software for traction applications, but also support validation activities on test benches and commissioning teams.

We’ll look to you for:

• Respecting and applying Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules

• Designing application software for traction and auxiliary converters

• Collaborating with the Traction Control Engineer to write functional requirement specifications

• Writing software requirement specifications and quality documentation

• Supporting validation activities and commissioning teams

• Participating in design reviews and audits for software certifications

• Managing software development planning and workload activities

• Ensuring technical interfaces with subcontractors and delivery acceptance

• Maintaining configuration management of software projects

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 Engineering or a related field

• Experience in real-time software design and standard application (minimum 2 years)

• Advanced knowledge of embedded software systems

• Proficiency in Integrated Development Environments with CEI 61131 Languages (e.g., Control Build, MATLAB/Simulink)

• Basic understanding of configuration management principles

• Familiarity with requirement traceability and change management tools

• Knowledge of control systems and power control electronics

• Good understanding of electronics boards (architecture and basic software)

• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and analytical capabilities

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

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

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs

• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise

• Receive 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.