Software Test Engineer

Wabtec•Germantown, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position intended for early-career engineers and recent graduates with a strong foundation in embedded systems and a desire to grow through hands-on learning and mentorship. The Software Test Engineer (STE) 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. The STE will be required to contribute to designing and developing high quality software test processes for a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project teams while also working 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
Basic 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

Nice To Haves

Entry-level or internship experience in embedded software testing
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)
Experience working with geographically distributed teams
Exposure to or interest in the rail and transportation industry
Understanding of Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum, in an embedded systems environment
Candidates with coursework, lab experience, internships, or capstone projects in embedded systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system and software requirements for testability
Develop detailed test plans and test procedures
Create, execute, and maintain test cases with 100% requirements traceability
Perform manual and automated software validation on embedded electronic control systems
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
Explore, design, and implement test automation solutions to improve efficiency