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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Embedded Software Engineer 3

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGermantown, MD, USAHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 3–5 years of related experience.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
  • Experience with C and C++ software development.
  • Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages used to automate tasks 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.
  • A strong understanding of modern operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test embedded software applications and software components aligned with system, functional, cybersecurity, and subsystem requirements.
  • Maintain and expand existing product functions and develop new functionalities.
  • Work with the cross-functional Engineering team and broader business unit to ensure application development meets product specifications and on-time delivery goals.
  • Perform requirement, design, and code reviews, as well as unit testing.
  • Release software according to DOSE processes and guidelines.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions as necessary.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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