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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Firenze, Italy (Hybrid)

Job Objective:

The role includes analysis, development, testing, and documentation of embedded safety-critical software for interlocking systems. The candidate will be involved in all phases of the V-model lifecycle, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance (SIL), code quality, and cross-functional collaboration with international teams and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Analyze software and safety requirements (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
•    Develop embedded software in C/C++ for real-time systems.
•    Produce technical documentation in compliance with SIL standards.
•    Participate in software Verification and Validation (V&V) processes, including code review, static analysis, and unit testing.
•    Collaborate with system, hardware, and RAMS teams.
•    Provide technical interface with international teams and, when required, with certification bodies.

Skills and experience:

•    Master’s Degree in Electronic, Computer or Telecommunications Engineering
•    Experience with embedded Linux or real-time systems.
•    Knowledge of GIT, CMake, and issue tracking tools (Jira, Bitbucket).
•    Experience with static and dynamic analysis tools (LDRA, GCC, Parasoft, etc.).
•    Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion).
•    Familiarity with CENELEC EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129 standards.
•    Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
•    Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink is a plus.
•    Desirable experience in FPGA software development using HDL languages such as VHDL or Verilog, and related synthesis/simulation tool
•    Availability to travel
•    Fluency in Italian and English

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