Bare Metal Embedded Firmware Engineer (C, Microcontrollers)

Wabtec•Salem, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will define and develop embedded software in accordance with software design and test requirement specifications and conduct verification testing during development. You will play a key role in developing innovative, market-leading electro-mechanical products as part of a cross-functional project team.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or closely related field
5+ years of embedded firmware experience
5+ years of C-development
Hands-on experience developing firmware for microcontrollers such as: Microchip dsPIC (preferred), STM32, NXP, Renesas, TI, ARM Cortex-M platforms
Experience with bare metal
Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, ADC, Timers, and Interrupts
Experience with CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, Modbus, RS-485
Experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for microcontrollers such as Microchip PIC, STM32, NXP, Renesas, TI, or similar platforms
Experience developing bare-metal firmware for time critical processing systems such as A/D sampling, motor control and communications
Familiarity with state machine architectures, interrupt service routines, and Microchip Ethernet stack
Familiarity with industrial and embedded communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, Modbus, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, MQTT, BLE, and Wi-Fi
Experience with microcontroller digital/analog peripheral hardware interface (SPI, I2C, UART, Digital I/O, PWM, timers)
Experience with automated builds, unit testing, continuous integration, and software release management
Experience using a source control system, code reviews, branching strategies, and collaborative software development workflows
Experience developing automated test and validation tools using LabVIEW, Python, or equivalent environments
Experience with PC-based engineering tools and scripting environments such as Matlab, Python, C#, .NET, or equivalent
Proficient with schematic capture, component footprint modeling and PCB design tools
Ability to effectively communicate highly technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Strong problem solver who can communicate technical concepts clearly
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
Comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and complexity
Able to travel as needed for the role

Nice To Haves

MS preferred
Experience using GIT is desirable
Experience with Altium Designer is very desirable
Experience building desktop applications (Windows, Linux, etc…)
Understanding of secure bootloaders and over-the-air (OTA) firmware update mechanisms is desirable
Knowledge implementing secure boot, secure firmware updates, authentication, encryption, secure key storage, and cybersecurity best practices for connected embedded devices is desirable
Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or similar cybersecurity standards is desirable
Familiarity with Locomotive electrical systems is desirable

Responsibilities

Define and develop embedded software in accordance with software design and test requirement specifications.
Conduct verification testing during development.
Play a key role in developing innovative, market-leading electro-mechanical products as part of a cross-functional project team.
Optimize firmware performance, memory utilization, and computational efficiency within resource-constrained embedded systems.
Code development for configuring/interfacing with real time clocks, Ethernet PHY chips, external memory, and specialty sensors.
Implement security and password access routines and Ethernet communication protocols.
Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools and technologies to enhance hardware design, firmware development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and data analysis activities; evaluate emerging AI capabilities and implement best practices to improve engineering efficiency, product quality, and innovation while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
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 initiatives.
Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all processes.