Embedded Engineer Jobs in Erie, PA (NOW HIRING)

Who will you be working with?

You will work cross-functionally with software, hardware, systems engineering, simulation, verification and validation teams to develop and deliver locomotive embedded applications. You will collaborate with product stakeholders and development teams to ensure high-quality software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

How will you make a difference?

As an Engineering Technical Leader, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and releasing embedded software applications for locomotive systems. Your expertise will contribute to innovative transportation solutions by ensuring reliable, high-quality software products that meet industry standards, customer expectations, and business objectives. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and help drive successful project execution.

What will your typical day look like?

• Design, implement, test, and release embedded software solutions while ensuring quality requirements are achieved.

• Analyze product and subsystem requirements and develop software architectures and designs.

• Document software designs in accordance with established engineering standards and guidelines.

• Resolve software issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Conduct design and code reviews following applicable software processes and standards.

• Collaborate with systems engineering, simulation, verification and validation, and electronic hardware teams.

• Lead assigned technical projects by decomposing requirements, estimating effort, and developing project schedules.

• Mentor and support team members as a subject matter expert.

• Ensure accountability for product quality and project deliverables.

• Support factory and customer locomotive testing, software loading, feature demonstrations, defect investigations, and problem resolution.

• Follow configuration management processes, engineering best practices, and quality standards.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 10+ years of embedded software development experience.

• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and Shell scripting.

• Experience developing embedded and real-time systems using Linux, QNX, RTOS, Green Hills, or similar platforms.

• Proven technical leadership experience, including project planning, mentoring, and task prioritization.

• Experience troubleshooting software issues, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting testing and deployment.

• Familiarity with unit testing, software integration, configuration management, and CI/CD practices.

• Knowledge of Agile development and software quality processes.

• Understanding of embedded hardware, communication protocols, cybersecurity practices, and related engineering tools.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• During factory and field support activities, climb ladders to access locomotive cabs.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

• Occasionally move or carry hardware components weighing up to 20 pounds.

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

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91000-129800 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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