Embedded Software Engineer IV

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

14h•$91,100 - $129,800

About The Position

Who will you be working with? The Wabtec Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) team develops a wide variety of products for the rail industry such as Electronically Controlled Pneumatics (ECP), Video and Event Recorders, Network Management Devices, Braking Systems, and Train Control Equipment. In this role, the Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work with a cross-functional Engineering team to design and develop new functionalities, as well as maintaining and expanding on the existing functions of our products. How will you make a difference? As a member of the DOSE Software Team, you will work closely with a cross-functional Engineering team to design and develop high quality Software components that align with system, functional, and cybersecurity requirements. You will report to the Software Manager and the broader business unit to ensure that we are meeting on-time deliveries and delivering the highest quality Software to our customers. You will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of Embedded Software Applications. You will perform requirement and design reviews, code reviews, and unit testing; and will be responsible for releasing Software, per the DOSE processes and guidelines. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of related experience Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of related experience
Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely
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

Nice To Haves

Development of Device Drivers and Board Support Packages
Experience in 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 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