VIE - Software Development Engineer (f/m/d)

VIE - Software Development Engineer (f/m/d)

Date: 7 Apr 2026

Location: Mannheim, DE

Are you between 18 and 28 years old, an EU citizen, and looking to boost your career with an exciting international challenge?

If your answer is “Yes!”, then you might be the VIE – Software Development Engineer in Mannheim we are looking for.

Your future role

For a maximum of 24 months, you will take on a new challenge and grow your software and control system expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll be located in Mannheim, Germany and work alongside passionate, motivated, and dedicated teammates.

Day‑to‑day you will work closely with teams across the company to maintain and develop Train Control System for our current and future Traxx Locomotives generation and much more.

You’ll specifically care about the development of TRAXX locomotive train control and information systems but also contribute to other train control related projects and continuously improve our way of working, processes and tools.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contribute to concepts, design, and requirements of train control functionality
• Contribute to TCMS architecture and design
• Responsible for implementing changes and new functionality
• Responsible for evaluating problem reports from different sources such as field testing on vehicles or laboratory tests
• Occasionally support the vehicle during train integration, testing or validation

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Fulfill the eligibility criteria for a VIE assignment, including:

• Being between 18 and 28 years old
• Holding a relevant degree or equivalent work experience
• Being an EU citizen
• Not currently residing in Germany (since a VIE must take place outside your country of residence)
• Move to the work location for the duration of the contract (24 months)

• Knowledge of EN 50657, EN 50716, EN 50128 and EN 50129
• Experience in electrical and schematic design activities is valuable
• Fluent in English; German is nice to have, but not mandatory
• Strong team spirit
• Commitment and initiative

Things you’ll enjoy:

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with latest railway industry standards for safe train control systems and software
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our hybrid working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Advance toward a technical expert role in the TC community and pursue cross‑functional development opportunities
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You do not need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.