Ilyas Barrou
About Ilyas Barrou
Ilyas Barrou is a Software Hardware Integration Engineer with extensive experience in software development for automotive and aerospace systems. He has worked for various companies in Belgium, including Amaris Consulting and SABCA, and holds a Master of Science in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering from Université libre de Bruxelles.
Current Role at The Signalling Company
Ilyas Barrou currently serves as a Software Hardware Integration Engineer at The Signalling Company. He has been in this position since 2023, contributing to the integration of software and hardware for the new generation of the European Train Control System (ETCS). This role involves ensuring that the various components of the system work seamlessly together, which is critical for the effective operation of modern train control systems.
Previous Experience at Amaris Consulting
Ilyas Barrou has extensive experience at Amaris Consulting, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Test Rig Software Developer at Punch Powertrain from 2021 to 2023, focusing on developing software for Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) test rigs. Additionally, he served as an Electric Drives Software Developer at Volvo Cars for 7 months in 2021 and as a Software Engineer at SABCA for 9 months from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Amaris Consulting also included a role as an Experienced Consultant from 2020 to 2023.
Background in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering
Ilyas Barrou studied at Université libre de Bruxelles, where he earned a Master of Science in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering with a focus on Embedded Systems. His academic journey spanned from 2011 to 2016, culminating in a Master 2 (M2) degree. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both software and hardware aspects of engineering.
Experience in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering
Ilyas Barrou has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in both aerospace and automotive engineering. He worked at SABCA as a Software Engineer, where he was involved in critical aerospace actuation systems, specifically Thrust Vector Actuation Systems (TVAS). In the automotive sector, he served as a Test & Process Engineer at AW Europe and as a Controls & Integration Engineer, where he developed software for Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Internship Experience and Early Career
Ilyas Barrou began his career with a student internship at Synergia Medical in 2015, where he gained initial industry experience. Following this, he worked at Punch Powertrain as an Integration Controls Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His early roles helped him build a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he has since expanded upon in his subsequent positions.