Software Engineer, Safety-Critical Rail Systems

Stadler Rail AG; Bezirk Olten; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure discounts

Regular company events

Education sponsorship

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Switzerland seeks engineers to develop and implement safety-critical software for electronic interlocking systems (E-IXL). You will model safety logic and ensure compliance with EN standards in cross-functional teams.

Working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment, you will integrate software into complex architectures, document and verify solutions, and contribute to ongoing optimization while leveraging strong German language skills.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in electrical/systems engineering, transportation engineering, or comparable technical training.
• Experience or interest in safety-critical software development.
• Knowledge of IEC languages (e.g., FBD or structured text).
• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills, independent and focused approach to work.
• Very good German language skills.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of safety-critical software for electronic interlocking systems (E-IXL).
• Modeling and analysis of safety logic in accordance with railway engineering requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50716).
• Integration of safety software into complex system architectures in interdisciplinary teams.
• Documentation, verification, and continuous optimization of existing software solutions.

Skills

Safety-critical software development

Team collaboration

German language

Education

Electrical/Systems Engineering degree

Tools

FBD / Structured Text

Job description

Stadler Rail AG in Switzerland seeks engineers to develop and implement safety-critical software for electronic interlocking systems (E-IXL). You will model safety logic and ensure compliance with EN standards in cross-functional teams.

Working in a collaborative, safety-focused environment, you will integrate software into complex architectures, document and verify solutions, and contribute to ongoing optimization while leveraging strong German language skills.