Software Engineer Specialist

Overview

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 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!

Who will you be working with?

Under the Train Performance & Automation group, the Trip Optimizer Engineers design and develop new and exciting solutions for Train Automation and Control. 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 Trip Optimizer Product. 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 software design and implementations, code reviews, and unit testing; and will be responsible for releasing Software, per the Trip Optimizer as per 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.
• 1-2 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
• Exposure to unit testing and ensuring quality driven software to downstream teams
• A strong understanding of IP protocols such as UDP, TCP, MQTT and hardware interfaces
  
  

• Act as a member of the Software team representing the face of high-quality design and development practices
• Develop multi-threaded C/C++ applications running under an embedded RTOS QNX, unit testing using Vectorcast tool.
• Develop high performance, scaling, and innovative end-to-end software embedded 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
• Participate actively in design and code reviews
  
  

• 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.
• An interest in how the build environment and the core components of software goes together: libraries, monoliths, compilers, linkers.
• Strong technical skills in C / C++
  
  

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

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.

Additional Information

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.