Software Engineer

Job description

A Software Engineer is required to join the R&D Department to deliver ground-breaking signalling system software-based products.

The Software Engineer will be expected to undertake requirements analysis, architecting and design of the work in a core team of embedded/real-time software engineers in a dynamic development environment providing high value early lifecycle development capability for both safety-critical and safety-related software developments. The focus of the team will be on producing software solutions, performing all parts of the development lifecycle. The team will use a mix of traditional and agile techniques to manage risk and ensure on-time delivery of quality software.

The Software Engineer provides a technical role responsible for requirements analysis, software architecture, design, code, and test, and problem analysis on high-value safety-critical and safety-related projects.

What are my responsibilities?

· Requirements analysis and specification of high level software design
· Development and implementation of software design
· Code and test of embedded systems
· Requirements Analysis
· Design using structured techniques
· Coding
· Development of test specifications
· Support of integration and system testing
· Visits to site to assist in testing and commissioning
· Report on progress as required

What do I need to qualify for this job?

· Graduate in relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience would also be considered (essential)
· Proficient in C++ (essential)
· Previous engineering experience (essential)
· Self-motivated, adaptable and able to learn quickly (essential)
· Demonstrable knowledge of good development standards and practices as applicable to engineering disciplines, with at previous experience of delivering systems in a controlled software environment (essential)
· Good knowledge of configuration management and control practices (essential)
· Able to work to tight timescales (essential)
· Good verbal and written communication skills (essential)
· Good inter-personal skills (essential)
· Willingness to occasionally travel overseas (essential)
· Knowledge, particularly experience of developing Safety Critical Software to SIL4 level
· Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (ideally Scrum)
· Proficient in using UML for software design
· Experience with DOORS
· Experience with Artisan
· Experience integrating DOORS and Artisan
· Railway Industry background. Knowledge of CENELEC 50128.
· Systems Engineering experience
· Knowledge of C#, UML, Ada and Visual Basic
· Knowledge of Synergy
· Experience in development of embedded software
· Microsoft Visual Studio
· Google test / Boost / Microsoft Foundation Classes

TheSiemens Mobility Division with approximately 3,500 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Division comprises the divisions Rail Systems, Rail Automation, Traffic Solutions, and Rail Electrification.

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are appointed in to this role you will receive standard Siemens terms, conditions and benefits.