Embedded Software Engineer III

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

About The Position

The Wabtec Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) team develops products for the rail industry, including Electronically Controlled Pneumatics, video and event recorders, network management devices, braking systems, and train control equipment. The Embedded Software Engineer works with a cross-functional Engineering team to develop new functionality and maintain and expand existing product functions. The role designs, develops, and tests embedded software applications that meet system, functional, and cybersecurity requirements, and supports on-time delivery and software quality. The position reports to the Software Manager and releases software according to DOSE processes and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of related experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, and results-oriented, with a clear focus on high quality.
Experience with C and C++ software development.
Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages used for task automation and unit testing.
Experience with Linux- or Unix-based real-time operating systems, such as QNX or FreeRTOS.
Proficiency in software, component, and interface design.
Strong understanding of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing device drivers and board support packages.
Experience with Software Change Management (SCM), the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Continuous Integration (CI).
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
Knowledge of safety-critical software, CENELEC standards, and rail industry standards.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-quality software products aligned with system and subsystem requirements.
Work with the broader business unit to ensure application development meets product specification requirements.
Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions.
Develop software design, requirements, process, and architecture documentation.
Participate in software architecture, design, and code reviews.
Execute and enhance the software development lifecycle.
Create and maintain automated unit test cases for new designs.
Investigate and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Perform requirement and design reviews, code reviews, and unit testing.
Release software according to DOSE processes and guidelines.