Software Development Leader (SDL) - JHB at Alstom

Purpose of the Job:

• He/she is responsible for the delivery of each software baseline according to the QCD requirements
• He/She is responsible of SDE-MPU and SDE-DDU activities

Mission:

• On-time delivery of Train Control Engineering outputs
• Delivery of good Quality
• Respect of the time budget
• Compliance with the identified requirements
• Timely treatment of open issues
• Continuous Improvement and REX
• Zero deviation for methodologies and processes

Responsibilities and objectives:

• Monitoring, Controlling and consolidating the software development baseline.
• Organizes, leads the baseline reviews for the project he/she is in charge,
• Manages the Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan,
• Reports the target to project Train Control baseline leader/PrEM.
• Integration of Software Modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like MPU, DDU etc & in-charge of Configuration management for TCMS Software activities.
• Ensuring the overall performance of executable code loaded on target, for the project that he / she is leading.
• Initiating and following-up with action plans to solve issues and/or improve results in projects.
• Establish and share Return on Experience of his/her activities with Metier Manager and propose improvements on Software
• Development process and tools defined by Metier Manager.
• Integration of software modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like DDU, MPU etc.
• Contributing to the Generation of Quality Plan.
• Managing Sub-contractors
• He/she is member of CCB meetings
• He/she is required to interact with internal customers to ensure that the solution provided satisfies their requirements.
• The deployment and application of the standard TCMS Software Design and Validation processes on the project while maximizing the re-use of generic configurable software components
• To write Interfaces Components Description (ICD) for software and equipment.
• To deliver Function Detailed Description (FDD) of software functions.
• To generate executable code to be loaded on the main controller (MPU/Multiple Processing Unit) and DDU (Driver’s Display Unit) while assuring and maximizing the reuse of standard configurable software components.
• To provide support during train integration and/or validation, upon request
• Resolving and follow the open points of configuration management raised by the Quality Assurance of the TCMS Software
• Management of CR on the functions and sub-systems in his/her scope: all NOK results in test reports related to a CR
• To ensure proper management and traceability of the hardware and software configuration - including design tools and test benches (producing the release notes)
• Initiates action plans to solve issues
• Verifying complete validation of the software before delivery for train level testing
• Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Minimum education required:

• BSc. Engineering Computers, Electric/Electronic or Mechatronics
• Registered or Registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA would be beneficial

Minimum experience required:

• Hands-on development experience of software phases like requirement gathering, software development, hardware-software integration etc. with a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably in Railway or Automotive domain.
• Experience in leading complete product life cycle of at least 2 projects (minimum of 2 years’ experience)
• Rolling stock functional engineer experience beneficial
• Experience in electrical or electro-mechanical or automation (Programmable Logic Controller) engineering with minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Hands-on experience in design & development in developing in IEC61131-3 software or using model-based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build etc
• Knowledge of network topologies and interfaces for Serial, Ethernet, MVB or other industrial communication network.

Profile:

• Technical Standards and their application
• On-time delivery of Electrical Engineering scope of work
• Compliance with the identified requirements
• Timely treatment of open issues
• Ability to assess and, if necessary, adapt the quality of his/her work
• Pro-active and positive
• Good communication & collaborative skills
• Rigorous and attentive to detail
• Strong change management skills
• Ability to adapt to new tools and methods.

CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2023