Software Engineer

We are looking for a SW Designer to join a dedicated design team based in Charleroi, for one of our clients in the railway signalling sector.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution and enhancement of an innovative safety-critical signalling system, with a direct impact on two flagship products. You will be involved in the definition, design, and validation of new software baselines, as part of a roadmap extending through 2030.

Your main responsibilities include:

Specification & Architecture

• Collaborate with the software architect to define and develop software specifications and architecture

Software Component Development

• Design and code safety-critical (SIL4) and non-vital (SIL0) software components

• Establish and maintain the software development toolchain

• Specify, design, and conduct tests and verification of deliverables

• Manage software product configuration

• Create and update software design documentation in line with process requirements

Integration & Collaboration

• Support software integration in close collaboration with fellow software designers

• Work alongside system engineers to analyse and specify requirements

• Collaborate with subsystem colleagues throughout integration phases

• Contribute to feature testing and global V&V activities to support programme delivery

Standardisation & Continuous Improvement

• Reuse or implement reusable solutions to support standardisation efforts

• Apply SIL4 development processes and standards (CENELEC)

• Proactively suggest process improvements

• Analyse reported issues and propose solutions within the Change Request Management framework

You hold an Engineer's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

Must Have

• Solid experience in writing specifications and managing requirement traceability (EN & FR)

• Good knowledge of Python, C, and C++ programming languages

• Proficiency with Git / GitLab

• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken)

• Strong organisational skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset

• Autonomous, with the ability to read, write, and update technical documentation

• Good communication skills and a genuine team spirit

Nice to Have

• Experience with modelling methods (UML, SADT, SysML)

• Knowledge of network communication protocols and IT networks

• Background in railway signalling and/or vital/secure software development

• Familiarity with SQL, VB.net, or Docker

• Experience in SIL4 or safety-critical development environments

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