Embedded Software Engineer

Techaxis, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Techaxis, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Embedded C Software Developer for a 6‑ to 12‑month contract.

The role focuses on on‑board signaling and train control systems, with hands-on design, implementation, and debugging in a real-time environment. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of software development experience, expert C skills for embedded scenarios, and a strong grasp of safety-critical engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering.
• 5–8 years of software development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C for embedded, real-time environments.
• Strong understanding of real-time concepts including scheduling, interrupts, concurrency, memory constraints, and hardware interactions.
• Experience writing software requirements and in a structured, audited development process.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded C software for on-board signaling and train control systems.
• Develop software for safety-related functions such as automatic train protection, communications handling, timing synchronization, diagnostics, and fault management.
• Interface closely with on-board hardware, including processors, I/O modules, communication buses, and safety peripherals.
• Ensure deterministic execution, robust error handling, and compliance with real-time constraints.
• Develop software according to safety lifecycle requirements and contribute to safety documentation.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Safety-critical

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

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Job Descript

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Interview Mode: There will be an initial video interview then an on-site/in-person interview to wrap it

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Our client is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Embedded C Software Developer (Contract role) who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of t

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Please note this is 6 months – 1 year contract

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• ystems.Develop software for safety‑related functions such as automatic train protection, communications handling, timing synchronization, diagnostics, and fault mana
• gement.Interface closely with on‑board hardware, including processors, I/O modules, communication buses, and safety perip
• herals.Ensure deterministic execution, robust error handling, and compliance with real‑time const

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• neeringDevelop software in accordance with safety lifecycle requirements for railway control and protection s
• ystems.Contribute to safety documentation, including software requirements, architecture descriptions, and design specific
• ations.Implement defensive coding and fault‑tolerant strategies appropriate for train safety s

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stems. Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration & Lea

• dershipWork closely with project engineering, systems engineering, signalling design, hardware, V&V, and safety assurance
• teams.Experience with writing software requi
• rementsContribute to system architecture trade‑offs involving performance, safety, maintainability, and certification

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• rience:Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engi
• neeringAt least 5-8 years of software development experience
• with CExpert‑level proficiency in C for embedded, real‑time envir
• onmentsStrong understanding of real‑time concepts including scheduling, interrupts, concurrency, memory constraints, and hardware inte
• ractionExperience working in structured, audited, configuration‑controlled development envir