Embedded Software Engineer

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world.

Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First.

When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it.

If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

**Who will you be working with?**

Under the Train Performance & Automation group, the LOCOTROL Engineers design and develop new and exciting solutions for a variety train control requirements.

Our automated, semi-automated, and remote-control solutions and products are used globally for a wide variety of freight rail transportation customers; hauling everything from raw metallurgical ore to the very car you drove to work this morning.

**How will you make a difference?**

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will utilize experience and expertise to develop and execute objectives for self and others, as well as provide technical solutions, through Embedded Software Applications, for a myriad of customer requests.

You will have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals on the LOCOTROL® Product portfolio.

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 LOCOTROL® processes and guidelines.

**What do we want to know about you?**

+ A Bachelor’s, or higher, Degree from an accredited college or university in an Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering of Computer Science major.
+ Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in embedded real-time software performing design and development building scalable software with an emphasis around design, implementation, debugging, and support of the product.
+ Experience with C and C++ software development
+ Knowledge of embedded fundamentals for hardware and software components.
+ Knowledge of real-time operating systems, debugging techniques and the ability to interact at a hardware level
+ A strong understanding and experience using a wide variety of peripheral bus interface such as RS-422, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet with IP protocols such as UDP, TCP, MQTT and hardware interfaces.
+ Knowledge of Wireless Communications
+ Strong interest in Cryptography and Security Protocols.

**What will your typical day look like?**

+ Decompose internal and external software inputs to develop a backlog of Software tasks for the product.
+ Provide technical support cross functional teams of Software, Hardware, Test and Systems Engineers.
+ Develop multi-threaded C/C++ applications running under an embedded RTOS.

(Linux, MQX, Green Hills Integrity, FreeRTOS, VxWorks)
+ Develop high performance, scaling, and innovative end-to-end software systems applications
+ Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, safety engineers and test engineers to implement solutions that are aligned with and extend our platforms and product solutions.
+ Work closely with Project Managers and other leads to determine scope of work, resource assignment and timelines
+ Writes code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
+ Actively set the standard for design and code reviews

**Desired Characteristics:**

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
+ Experience with DOORs and/or other requirements management and traceability tools.
+ Railroad industry experience or similar transportation experience.
+ Railroad industry experience.
+ Experience with Locomotive Interfaces.
+ Experience with Railroad communications systems.
+ Strong technical skills in C / C++ Experience with building software systems from the ground up – the entire embedded system development lifecycle.
+ Experience with Standards such as DO-178C, EN 50128, 50657, IEC 62279, IEC 62443

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level.

The salary range for this role is between

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location.

The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com .

Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

**Who are we?**

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results.

Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world.

Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

**Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion.

We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together.

At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion.

We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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