VIE - Software Development Engineer (f/m/d)

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, about 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Are you between 18 and 28 years old, an EU citizen, and looking to boost your career with an exciting international challenge?

If your answer is “Yes!”, then you might be the VIE – Software Development Engineer in Mannheim we are looking for.

Your future role

For a maximun of 24 months, you take on a new challenge and grow your software and control system expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll be located in Mannheim/Germany and work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates.

No two days are the same, but day-to-day, you will work closely with teams across the company to maintain and develop Train Control System for our current and future Traxx Locomotives generation and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of Traxx Locomotives development of TRAXX locomotive train control and information systems but also contribute to other train control related projects and in continuous improvement of our way of working, processes and tools.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contribute to concepts, design, and requirements of train control functionality

• Contribute to TCMS architecture and design

• Responsible to derive software design, requirements

• Responsible to implement changes and new functionality

• Responsible for evaluating problem reports from different sources like field testing on vehicles or laboratory tests.

• Occasionally supporting on vehicle during train integration, testing or validation

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:

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria for a VIE assignment, including:

  • Being between 18 and 28 years old
  • Holding a relevant degree or equivalent work experience
  • Being an EU citizen
  • Not currently residing in Germany (since a VIE must take place outside your country of residence)
  • Move to work location for the duration of the contract (24 months)

• Hands-on experience in design & development software (EN-IEC 61131)
• Knowledge of EN 50657, EN 50716, EN 50128 and EN50129
• Experience in electrical and schematic design activities is valuable
• Fluent in English, German is nice to have, but not mandatory
• Strong team spirit
• Commitment and initiative.

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 latest railway industry standards for safe train control systems and software

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our hybrid 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

• Advance toward a technical expert role in the TC community and pursue cross-functional development opportunities

• 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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.