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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Wabtec Corporation
- **Location:** West Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $113,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Powerpc, VectorCAST, RS-232, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Subversion, TCP/IP, Multithreading, Gitlab, Git, Yocto, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Bare Metal, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_0681c5001

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
 * Minimum of 4 years developing embedded software in both 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.).

## Description

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., 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., * 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.