Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RTOS & Controllers

SEAKR Engineering; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to drive design and development for major initiatives in transit bus and rail systems. You will create software for controllers and sensors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply Linux, C/C++, RTOS, and embedded debugging tools, with opportunities to influence product development, optimization, and system integration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or software engineering (Master’s preferred; ABET accredited).
• 6+ years of relevant experience and basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects.
• Working knowledge of embedded software design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D’s, & Engineering Analysis.
• Deep knowledge in embedded architecture/systems, safety standards, performance optimization, & system integration.
• Proficiency in Linux, C/C++, RTOS, and embedded debugging tools and familiarity with C#, python, JavaScript, HTML, & react.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software systems, including controllers and sensors, per customer and technical requirements.
• Make design decisions to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability and contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement.
• Support embedded software designs from concept through production launch.
• Participate in DFMEA sessions and validation planning and follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for software and electrical issues.
• Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective solutions and architect scalable, maintainable software for real-time embedded systems.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS

Linux

System integration

Cross-functional

Python/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/software engineering

Master's preferred ABET

Tools

GDB/debug tools

Linux toolchain

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to drive design and development for major initiatives in transit bus and rail systems. You will create software for controllers and sensors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will apply Linux, C/C++, RTOS, and embedded debugging tools, with opportunities to influence product development, optimization, and system integration across