Senior Rail Signalling Engineer — Stadler Rail
- Location
- Wallisellen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
TASKS
- Development of safety-critical vehicle and track-side software in accordance with the requirements of EN 50126, 50128, 50716, and 50129.
- Implementation of new features in signalling products, with focus on NOVA Pro CBTC System.
- Development of vehicle software for automated, driverless operation.
- Support for assessments and state-specific approvals.
- Prepare and maintain Requirement Specification and Architecture and Design as input for validation and assessment.
- Implement code according to software component design.
- Integration test of different subsystems upon software release of products. PROFILE
- Knowledge of Railway Signalling principles and practices (Mainline Interlocking and/or CBTC), with minimum 10 years of experience Signalling.
- Good knowledge and proven usage of railway standards (e.g. EN 50126, 50129, 50128 or 50716, TS 50701, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, IEC61131-3) standards
- Requirement Management with IBM Doors Next Generation (DNG) Tool
- Principles of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Functional programming with FBD and/or ST languages (High Level Programming like C/C++/Phyton is a plus)
- Familiar with Version Control tools like GIT, SVN etc.
- Good communication skills and ability to work harmoniously within a team
- Ability to analyze and solve analytical problems, with a commitment to meeting deadlines
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- Development of safety-critical vehicle and track-side software in accordance with the requirements of EN 50126, 50128, 50716, and 50129.
- Implementation of new features in signalling products, with focus on NOVA Pro CBTC System.
Main responsibilities
- Development of safety-critical vehicle and track-side software in accordance with the requirements of EN 50126, 50128, 50716, and 50129.
- Implementation of new features in signalling products, with focus on NOVA Pro CBTC System.
- Development of vehicle software for automated, driverless operation.
- Support for assessments and state-specific approvals.
- Prepare and maintain Requirement Specification and Architecture and Design as input for validation and assessment.
- Implement code according to software component design.
- Integration test of different subsystems upon software release of products. PROFILE
- Knowledge of Railway Signalling principles and practices (Mainline Interlocking and/or CBTC), with minimum 10 years of experience Signalling.
- Good knowledge and proven usage of railway standards (e.g.
- EN 50126, 50129, 50128 or 50716, TS 50701, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, IEC61131-3) standards
Additional details
- Integration test of different subsystems upon software release of products.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadler Rail offer for this role?
Stadler Rail lists CHF 113'500 - 172'000 gross per year for this position in Wallisellen. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadler Rail offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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