Alstom Transport Hiring for Software Designer at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Req ID:160723 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.  

Network & Links:

The Selected candidate will work with a highly motivated team involved in development of complex embedded solutions. The candidate will join with our Bangalore development center and will be part of Core Platforms & Products  team in Bangalore reporting to PM of the DC.

ROLE : Software Designer  :

This position is for a highly motivated, energetic Software Designer who will develop software applications for Train control systems (onboard, wayside)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

As a Software Designer, you will demonstrate that a software or software component fulfills its intended use when placed in its intended environment (real or simulated). You will interface with System, project, and Quality teams to meet QCD commitments as per the project needs. Expert level Embedded software system techniques implemented in C/C++ RTOS  is an absolute requirement.  Demonstrated implementations with various Microcontroller family is required.  Development of embedded applications that utilize Greenhills,  ColdFire, Intel, and Arm processors on bare metal, Linux and real time operating systems (RTOS) is a plus. Our  programs employ a full life cycle software development process that is scaled to the size of the project.  The candidate will lead requirements capture, software architecture and design, implementation, and unit test.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specification & architecture, in collaboration with the Product architect/ Software Manager;
• Perform SW Activities:
  • Proficient in C# and WPF
  • Define the software requirements specifications:
  • Define the functional requirements, operational requirements, interfaces requirements and the requirements linked to performance / Safety constraints;
  • Ensure that all the requirements can be validated (testability, …);
• Define the software architecture:
  • Elaborate the functional and structural breakdown into SW components & modules;
  • Allocate the requirements to the SW components/modules;
  • Define the interfaces between the SW components/modules;
  • Define the dynamical behavior of the software;
  • Validate the feasibility of the solution: model simulation, mock-up;
• Define main technical choices for SW development:
  • Select SW Tools, Methodology (ex : UML, …) & coding rules, strictly following internal process/methods & tools recommendations;
  • Select the Micro-processor/Micro-controller, together with the HW architect, according TIS PPL recommendations;
  • Select the Operating System & Software language;
  • Define SW Coding strategy (ex: encoding);
  • Arbitrate and validate major SW design choices;
• Prepare and perform SW requirements tests, SW/SW & SW/HW integration tests and verifications of his/her deliverables, prior to the ones formally performed by a dedicated V&V team (depending on Safety Integrity Level)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor/Post Graduate in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE & EEE or Equivalent

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

8 + years of experience in Software Development on Linux platform.

Hands-on experience in C#, WPF and Visual Studio IDE (any flavor)

Experienced at converting software requirements and designs into source code

Knowledge of any configuration management tool and workflow management tool is essential  (ex. ClearCase, ClearQuest, …)

Awareness of any one of these SDLC models – SCRUM, V-model

Knowledge in Railway Signaling Domain is a huge advantage

Protocols – TCP/IP, MODBUS, OPC

Standards: CENELEC SIL4 / DO178A / DO178B

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to guide, influence and convince others in a matrix organization

Be Innovative and demonstrate to peers and implement in creation of Reference Libraries, reusable codes, and model based developments

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to guide, influence and convince others in a matrix organization.

Team Player with prior experience in working with European customer is not mandatory but preferable

IT Skills: MS office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

LANGUAGE & SKILLS:

Proficient in English language

Good written and Verbal communication skills

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

Job Type:​Experienced​