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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wabtec Corporation
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $71,500.0 - $98,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Unix, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Scripting, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_d30618011

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 1-3 years of related experience
 * Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate clearly and concisely
 * Self-driven, quick learner, good team player, and results-oriented individual with a clear focus on high quality
 * Experience with C and C++ software development
 * Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages used in automating tasks and unit testing
 * Experience with Linux or Unix-based real-time operating systems (QNX, FreeRTOS)
 * Proficient in software, component, and interface design
 * A strong understanding of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces

Desired experiences include:

 * Development of Device Drivers and Board Support Packages
 * Experience in Software Change Management (SCM), the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Continuous Integration (CI)
 * Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
 * Knowledge of safety critical software, CENELEC standards, and rail industry standards

## Description

As a member of the DOSE Software Team, you will work closely with a cross-functional Engineering team to design and develop high quality Software components that align with system, functional, and cybersecurity requirements. 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 requirement and design reviews, code reviews, and unit testing; and will be responsible for releasing Software, per the DOSE processes and guidelines., * Design and develop high quality software products that align with system and subsystem requirements

 * Work closely with the broader business unit to ensure application development meets product specification requirements
 * Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions as necessary
 * Develop documentation including software design, requirements, process and architecture documents
 * Actively participate in software architecture, design, and code reviews
 * Execute and enhance the entire software development lifecycle
 * Create and maintain automated unit test cases for new designs
 * Investigate and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities