Hardware Software Engineer

Akkodis; Brussel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility options

Training opportunities

Onboarding and development support

Community of experts

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Software & Hardware Integration Engineer for a Brussels-based role in the railway sector. You will define integration strategy, configure hardware platforms, and develop automated test campaigns.

You will work closely with software developers, review architectures, and support cross-disciplinary teams in a dynamic, safety-critical environment. Fluent French and English required; on-site in Brussels.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in software/hardware interactions.
• Hands-on experience in hardware/software integration.
• Good understanding of network protocols.
• Knowledge of CPU, real-time architectures and system configuration.
• Experience with developing critical software products; railway sector is a plus.
• Proficient in C and navigating complex codebases.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and collaboration with developers.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages a plus.
• Based in or able to work in Brussels, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategy for software/software and hardware/software integration activities.
• Produce integration test specifications, including environments and approach.
• Define and configure hardware platforms.
• Develop and execute automated integration test campaigns.
• Maintain and improve integration platforms, environments and tools.
• Support development teams during software integration and maturation.
• Identify and propose new integration technologies and methodologies.
• Participate in technical design and prototyping sessions.

Skills

Software integration

Hardware integration

C language

Network protocols

Hardware architectures

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Software & Hardware Integration Engineer – Railway – M/F/X

About the role:

For one of our clients in the railway sector, Akkodis is looking for a Software & Hardware Integration Engineer based in Brussels, Belgium.

The responsibilities

• Define the strategy for software/software and hardware/software integration activities.
• Produce integration test specifications, including the definition of the test environment and integration approach.
• Define and configure hardware platforms.
• Develop and execute automated integration test campaigns.
• Maintain and improve integration platforms, environments and tools.
• Support development teams during software integration and maturation.
• Identify and propose new integration technologies and methodologies.
• Actively participate in technical design and prototyping sessions.
• Work across different abstraction levels, from low-level software and hardware interactions to overall system integration.

The requirements

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in projects involving software/hardware interactions.
• First hands-on experience in hardware/software integration.
• Good understanding of network protocols.
• Knowledge of hardware architectures, including CPU, real-time architectures and system configuration.
• Familiarity with the development of critical software products. Experience in the railway sector is considered a strong asset.
• Comfortable working with low-level software, including C, and navigating complex codebases.
• Hands-on mindset with a strong interest in integration, troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate closely with software developers and contribute constructively to technical discussions.
• Fluent in French and English. Knowledge of another European language is a plus.
• Based in or able to work in Brussels, Belgium.

What do we offer?

• Mobility options and flexible benefits, depending on your package and eligibility.
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical and professional skills.
• Onboarding and ongoing support, with regular opportunities to discuss your development.
• A network of experts and technical communities to share knowledge and learn from others.
• Career opportunities across projects, technologies and areas of expertise.
• Referral and business incentive schemes, subject to applicable conditions.