Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Cross-Functional Focus

Wabtec; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to define and develop embedded software for electro-mechanical products. Collaborate across Automation, Manufacturing Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes and enable high-quality manufacturing operations.

You will verify, test, and integrate firmware, supporting time-critical tasks and real-time communications. The role requires a BS (EE or Software) with 5+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, and

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Electrical or Software Engineering (MS preferred)
• 5+ years in embedded software design/development
• Experience with C/C++ on microcontrollers (PIC/STMicro/NXP/Renesas/TI)
• Experience developing bare-metal firmware for time-critical systems
• Familiar with CAN, CAN-FD, Modbus, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, MQTT, BLE, Wi‑Fi
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, timers peripherals
• Experience with automated builds, unit testing, CI, and release management
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows
• Experience with LabVIEW, Python or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab/Python/C#/.NET or equivalent
• Familiarity with Altium for schematic capture and PCB design
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of secure bootloaders and OTA firmware updates desirable
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443/NIST) desirable
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Optimize firmware performance and memory usage in constrained systems
• Develop code for interfacing with real-time clocks, Ethernet PHY, external memory, sensors
• Implement security routines and Ethernet protocols
• Apply AI tools to improve design, testing, and documentation while ensuring cybersecurity and safety
• Manage equipment and capital projects within budget and timelines
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance manufacturing performance
• Apply Lean principles and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all processes
• May perform additional duties as needed

Skills

Embedded software design

C/C++ programming

Microcontroller experience

Bare-metal firmware

Git/version control

CI / automated builds

Clear communication

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Software Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Altium Designer

Job description

Wabtec is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to define and develop embedded software for electro-mechanical products. Collaborate across Automation, Manufacturing Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve processes and enable high-quality manufacturing operations.

You will verify, test, and integrate firmware, supporting time-critical tasks and real-time communications. The role requires a BS (EE or Software) with 5+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, and