Lead Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in Erie for its Locomotive Controls Engineering team. You will work alongside Systems Engineering, Product Management, Verification & Validation, Hardware Engineering, Test Engineering, Field Services and customer-facing teams to develop, enhance and support embedded software for locomotive control systems. The role drives software enhancements, customer requisitions and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives while meeting cybersecurity, quality and performance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug and release embedded software for locomotive control systems.
• Implement cybersecurity features and support Cyber Authorization to Operate (CATO) compliance.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct software design reviews and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, solutions and program execution.
• Analyze technical data, communicate findings and report on key risks and issues.
• Support verification, validation, testing and software deployment in laboratory, factory and customer environments.
• Work with locomotives on feature development, demonstrations, troubleshooting and field investigations.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews and program milestone discussions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing embedded real-time software using C/C++ on RTOS platforms such as Linux or QNX.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, integration, root cause analysis and hardware-integrated test environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, secure coding standards, vulnerability remediation and software quality tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills; locomotive controls experience is a plus.

Required skills

• C/C++ on RTOS platforms (Linux, QNX)
• CI/CD, DevOps, configuration management and source control (GitLab, Jenkins, Perforce)
• Software testing, debugging and root cause analysis

What we offer

• Salary range of $71,500-$98,100, depending on experience, education and location.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.
• Training provided for other duties outside your function or trade if needed.