Rail Systems Embedded Software Engineer II

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

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for rail industry products. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and cybersecurity teams to deliver robust features across ECP, video recorders, and braking systems.

The role emphasizes requirement reviews, code reviews, unit tests, and adherence to DOSE processes. You will work under the Software Manager to ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining high

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related field (1–3 yrs exp).
• Strong communication, both oral and written.
• Self-driven, team player with focus on quality.
• Experience with C/C++ software development.
• Experience with Bash, Python or scripting for automation/tests.
• Experience with Linux/Unix-based RTOS (QNX, FreeRTOS).
• Solid understanding of OS-level coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.
• Participate in requirement/design reviews, code reviews, and unit testing.
• Release software per DOSE processes and guidelines.
• Create documentation covering design, requirements, and architecture.
• Engage in software architecture, design, review, and lifecycle activities.
• Develop and maintain automated unit tests and address cybersecurity issues.

Skills

C/C++ development

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Linux/RTOS experience

Software design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SCM

CI

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Germantown, MD is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for rail industry products. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and cybersecurity teams to deliver robust features across ECP, video recorders, and braking systems.

The role emphasizes requirement reviews, code reviews, unit tests, and adherence to DOSE processes. You will work under the Software Manager to ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining high