Lead Embedded Software Engineer – Locomotive Controls

Wabtec

Erie (Erie County)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 98,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the design, development, integration, and support of embedded software for locomotive control systems. You will lead cybersecurity and NPI initiatives while ensuring quality and performance.

You will collaborate with Systems, Product Management, Verification & Validation, Hardware, and field teams to deliver reliable software across our portfolio. Travel may be required as part of program support.

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.