Embedded Software Engineer II — Rail Tech (C/C++, RTOS)

Wabtec; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 71,500 - 98,100; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for rail equipment including ECP, video and event recorders, and networking devices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform reviews, implement unit tests, and ensure cybersecurity and real-time OS compliance (QNX/FreeRTOS). Experience with C/C++, Linux/RTOS, scripting, and device drivers is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 1-3 years of related experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, and results-oriented with focus on high quality.
• Experience with C and C++ software development.
• Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages used in automating tasks and unit testing.
• Experience with Linux or Unix-based real-time operating systems (QNX, FreeRTOS).
• Proficient in software, component, and interface design.
• Strong understanding of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high quality software components 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++ development

Bash/Python scripting

Linux/RTOS experience

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

QNX

FreeRTOS

Git

Job description

Wabtec in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for rail equipment including ECP, video and event recorders, and networking devices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform reviews, implement unit tests, and ensure cybersecurity and real-time OS compliance (QNX/FreeRTOS). Experience with C/C++, Linux/RTOS, scripting, and device drivers is preferred.