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Siemens Control Systems Engineer - software development in Chippenham, United Kingdom
Job Family: Engineering
Req ID: 423687
Software Engineer – Control Systems & Railway Simulation
To solve the biggest challenges of our time, we need bright minds with the ambition to make the impossible possible. Siemens is your
place to thrive, challenge the status quo, make a difference and grow in a team of innovators who share your passion for tech. Are you in?
Our growth has been fuelled by our innovative product solutions such as WESTCAD and WESTRONIC applications that cover Train control, SCADA and Automatic Route Setting systems.
The successful candidate will be experienced in the full life cycle of software development, testing and assurance and have a track record of delivering Software products from concept to delivery, aligning with both internal assurance processes, as well as safety critical standards and regulations. They will be able to work with diversely located teams to ensure delivery of products to requirements, standards and milestones.
You‘ll make a difference by ….
Helping to scope and define product functionality and releases
Architect, design, develop, implement, document, test and assure software products, Requirements analysis and specification of high level software design, software Architecture/OO design, implementing and developing software products, roduct functionality testing at System level, Development testing at software and system levels
Having experience of working with safety and security standards and associated software engineering processes.
Working with agile principles and take on agile roles with each assigned project
Using requirements Analysis via user stories
Designing using UML
Object Oriented coding
Developing test plans and specifications
Supporting integration and system testing
Willing to travel for visits to site to assist in testing and commissioning (as required)
Accurate and timely reporting of progress and issues
Your success will be grounded by …
Having graduate in relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience/education would also be considered
Proficient in UML, OO, C++ and C#
Having thorough understanding of SOLID principles and common design patterns
Having experience of Unit Testing
Working in a team of engineers, or independently, as required.
Demonstating knowledge of good development standards and practices
A Good knowledge of configuration management and control practices
Having good verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to occasionally travel.
Willingness to work from Siemens Offices as required to perform testing and collaborate with other developers
Desirable Requirements
Experience of developing Safety Critical Software
Experience of Windows HMI development with WPF or similar technologies
Experience of publish-and-subscribe messaging
Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (e.g. Scrum or XP)
Systems Engineering experience
Railway Industry background (signalling & operations).
Knowledge of CENELEC 50128 & 50129.
Experience with DOORS, Polarion
You'll benefit from…
Competitive salary
26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
Attractive pension scheme
Subsidized BUPA Healthcare
Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that
reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!
At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change.
If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to
apply.