Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Locomotive Controls

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and release embedded software for locomotive control systems. You’ll work with Systems, Product Management, Validation, Hardware, and Field Services to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities include implementing cybersecurity features, supporting CATO compliance, and driving NPI initiatives while ensuring quality and performance. This role requires collaboration across disciplines and field engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing embedded real-time software using C/C++ on RTOS platforms such as Linux or QNX.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, integration, root cause analysis, and hardware-integrated test environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation, and software quality tools.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps methodologies, configuration management, and source control tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and Perforce.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; locomotive controls experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and release embedded software for locomotive control systems.
• Implement cybersecurity features and support Cyber Authorization to Operate (CATO) compliance activities.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct software design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and support program execution.
• Analyze technical data, communicate findings, and provide status updates on key risks and issues.
• Support verification, validation, testing, and software deployment activities in laboratory, factory, and customer environments.
• Work directly with locomotives to support feature development, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and field investigations.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and program milestone discussions.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Cybersecurity

CI/CD

Testing & Debugging

GitLab/Jenkins/Perforce

Communication

Locomotive controls experience

Education

BSc/BE in CS or EE

MS in CS/EE

Tools

Linux

QNX

Job description

Wabtec seeks a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and release embedded software for locomotive control systems. You’ll work with Systems, Product Management, Validation, Hardware, and Field Services to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities include implementing cybersecurity features, supporting CATO compliance, and driving NPI initiatives while ensuring quality and performance. This role requires collaboration across disciplines and field engagement.