Embedded Software Engineer II - Rail & RealTime Linux

Wabtec Corporation; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for a range of rail industry products, including EC parallels and safety-critical systems. You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality software, perform reviews, and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes embedded software applications, requirement reviews, and continuous integration within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, results-oriented with focus on high quality
• Experience with C and C++ software development
• Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages for automation
• Experience with Linux or Unix-based RTOS (QNX, FreeRTOS)
• Proficient in software, component, and interface design
• Understanding of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces
• Development of Device Drivers and Board Support Packages
• Experience in SCM, SDLC, and CI
• Experience in Agile Scrum environments
• Knowledge of safety critical software, CENELEC standards, and rail industry standards

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high quality software products that align with system and subsystem requirements
• Work closely with the broader business unit to ensure application development meets product specification requirements
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions as necessary
• Develop documentation including software design, requirements, process and architecture documents
• Actively participate in software architecture, design, and code reviews
• Execute and enhance the entire software development lifecycle
• Create and maintain automated unit test cases for new designs
• Investigate and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Skills

C/C++

Scripting (Bash/Python)

RTOS/Linux

Software design

Communication

Team player

OS concepts/IP

Dev drivers/BSPS

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Rail safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for a range of rail industry products, including EC parallels and safety-critical systems. You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality software, perform reviews, and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes embedded software applications, requirement reviews, and continuous integration within an Agile/Scrum environment.