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Senior Software Engineer

Wabtec694 open roles

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Erie, PA, United States
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Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Embedded software team for our LOCOTROL® Remote Control Locomotive, Tower Control, and Distributed Power product portfolios. Working closely with PMs, System Engineers and Architects, and test teams to align with customer requirements.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the LOCOTROL SW Team, you will be responsible for design, develop, integrate, test, demonstrate, and maintain embedded software applications used in Freight Locomotive control for our LOCOTROL® Remote Control Locomotive, Tower Control, and Distributed Power product portfolios. The systems are primarily developed in C and/or C++ targeting a variety of embedded platforms. This new role will primarily focus on design and development to integrate our Next Gen platforms with our RCS products.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum of 15 years developing embedded software in both Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and bare metal environments.
  • Experience writing multi-process / multi-threaded programs using C or C++.
  • Strong understanding of software design, methods, and architectural approaches.
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Willing and able to travel 10% of your time.

Primary project will utilize experience with

  • DDS
  • Yocto
  • C++23
  • CMake
  • GTest, especially in an automated/CI environment
  • DOORS Next
  • VS in/with Dev Containers
  • GitLab
  • GitLab CI
  • Experience in Agile software development environments including Scrum and/or Kanban.
  • Experience with ColdFire, ARM and/or PowerPC micro-processor in a C/C++ environment.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS232/RS422, HDLC, SPI, I2C, CAN.
  • Experience with embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) including Green Hills INTEGRITY.
  • Experience with software configuration management tools such as SVN or GIT.
  • Experience with SW analysis tools (such as Klocwork, Understand, PC-Lint), and SW unit test tools (such as VectorCAST, etc.).
  • Experience in design of high reliability, safety, redundant fail-safe products.
  • Experience with industry standards (IEC 61508, DO-178B, Cenelec-50128, etc.).

What will your typical day look like?

  • Develop and maintain software components, systems and their networks.
  • Provide technical mentoring for more junior software engineers as needed.
  • Design and implement software for embedded systems from requirements analysis through production and commercial deployment.
  • Program in C and C++ all applications, components and interfaces.
  • Maintain and enhance software deployed within existing embedded products and systems.
  • Work closely with the business unit to ensure application development meets product specification requirements.
  • Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure system functional and interface requirements are met.
  • Design, implement and test software, ensuring quality specifications are met.
  • Participate actively in design and code reviews.
  • Drive performance and reliability enhancements.
  • Interact with customers and partners in technical discussions throughout the development and deployment phases.
  • Develop documentation including SW design, SW requirements, and SW architectures.

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).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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