Master Thesis with Traction Control

Req ID 498990

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

We are looking for a Master thesis student to join our team in Västerås!

Duration: 20 weeks, on-site

Background

Requirements engineering plays a vital role in identifying, analyzing, specifying, documenting, and validating stakeholders' needs and expectations for both products and projects throughout their lifecycle. This thesis aims to explore how project-specific requirements can be efficiently specified and build upon the existing products, in an attempt to minimize implementation and validation effort while ensuring the resulting solution aligns with stakeholder goals and complies with technical constraints.

Problem description and goals

The scope of the thesis includes:

1. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of our current development process for both products and projects.

2. Proposing an updated workflow for requirements management between product and project development.

All about you

We welcome applications from students who:

- Have experience with safety standards, requirements engineering and model-based design.

- Are curious, analytical, and eager to challenge existing processes.

- Can work independently and collaborate effectively with our engineering team.

Things you’ll enjoy

What You'll Gain:

- Hands-on experience with real-world traction control systems.

- Exposure to industry standards and development tools.

- The opportunity to make an impact on our software development practices.

You don’t 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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.