Software Test Engineer IV

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a mid-level position intended for engineers with practical experience in embedded systems and software validation. The Software Test Engineer IV plays a critical role in the design, development, and maintenance of test plans, test procedures, and test automation tools used to validate embedded software in electronic control systems deployed in the rail industry. You will be required to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of high-quality software test processes in a fast-paced environment, collaborate closely with project teams, and work independently to develop technical solutions, execute test procedures, and deliver thorough, high-quality test reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
Minimum of 6 years of experience in software testing, embedded systems, or a related field.
In-depth understanding of electronic control systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, adapting to changing priorities and timelines
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely
Hands-on experience testing and debugging software, firmware, and hardware-based systems
Experience developing programmatic test solutions or automation, using Python, C, and/or C++
Experience with the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows and Linux
Experience with application lifecycle management tools supporting requirements traceability, test case development, and workflow management (e.g., IBM ELM)
Understanding of Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum, in an embedded systems environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with geographically distributed teams
Exposure to or interest in the rail and transportation industry

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system and software requirements for testability
Develop detailed test plans and test procedures with minimal guidance.
Create, execute, and maintain test cases with 100% requirements traceability
Perform hardware/software system and integration testing
Document results and produce clear, comprehensive test reports
Maintain effective communication with peers, developers, and stakeholders
Assist with laboratory equipment setup, tracking, organization, and maintenance
Design, develop and maintain test automation solutions to improve test coverage and efficiency