Job Description

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We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for IoT devices. This role will be responsible for developing embedded firmware at both the application and driver level, configuring and managing embedded systems, and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration. The engineer will also implement communication protocols to enable efficient device and peripheral connectivity, create clear documentation to support development and maintenance, and perform testing and validation to ensure reliability, security, and performance of the firmware.

What You Will Be Doing

• Firmware Development: Design and develop embedded firmware for IoT devices, including writing, testing, and debugging code (both at the application and driver level).

• Configuring embedded operating system parameters as well as building devices that operate in a bare metal environment.

• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure proper integration of the firmware with IoT device hardware.

• Protocols and Communication: Implement communication protocols to ensure IoT devices can connect and communicate efficiently with on board peripheral devices and over networks.

• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation related to firmware design and maintenance.

• Testing and Validation: Conduct preliminary testing to validate the functionality and reliability of the firmware.

Qualifications

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 2 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 about the physical demands of the job?

• 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.

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 $62100-85300 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.

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