Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Rail Systems

Wabtec Corporation; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation’s DOSE team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for rail systems such as ECP, video recorders, and braking controls. You will join a cross-functional engineering group and ensure software meets system, functional, and cybersecurity requirements.

You’ll lead design and code reviews, develop tests, and contribute to release processes while collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, and results-oriented individual with a clear 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.
• A strong understanding of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high quality software products 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 and C++ development

Scripting: Bash/Python

Linux RTOS (QNX/FreeRTOS)

Effective communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Wabtec Corporation’s DOSE team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for rail systems such as ECP, video recorders, and braking controls. You will join a cross-functional engineering group and ensure software meets system, functional, and cybersecurity requirements.

You’ll lead design and code reviews, develop tests, and contribute to release processes while collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality