Advance Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

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.

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

Role Summary / Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our MOW division. This role involves control software development, testing, and support of embedded software for Nordco machines. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C++ and Qt, CODESYS Visualization, and CAN protocol, with a passion for improving software quality through simulation-based testing and contributing to cybersecurity initiatives.

The
Advanced Lead -Embedded System Software Engineer
is responsible for design, implement and review the feature enhancements, customer requisitions, NPI program for various Nordco machine platforms.

In this role, Advanced Lead - Embedded System Software Engineer shall utilize his/her experience and expertise to:

• Lead the design and development of embedded software using C++ and Qt for Nordco machine platforms.
• Develop and maintain C++ based embedded control software for machine control interfaces.
• Develop and maintain Qt-based applications, including Qt for HMI and operator interfaces.
• Develop and maintain CODESYS-based applications, including CODESYS Visualization for HMI and operator interfaces.
• Implement and troubleshoot CAN protocol-based communication between embedded systems and machine components.
• Drive improvements in software testing, virtualisation, including transitioning from manual testing to simulation-based approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve field issues, implement bug fixes, and integrate customer feedback.
• Participate in and help guide Agile development processes, including sprint planning and task tracking in Jira.
• Support and contribute to product cybersecurity initiatives and secure software development practices.
• Document the implementation in compliance with Quality Management Systems standards.
• Collaborate with other developers, System engineers, subsystem engineers, project managers, Field Engineers, test engineers, and customers.
• Participate / Support Design verification/validation in end customer sites in India & Globally.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate as a presenter/reviewer in technical and program reviews.

Qualification / Requirement:

• Bachelor's/ Master's in Engineering in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical engineering , or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in embedded real-time software design and development using RTOS – Linux/QNX using C/C++. Qt.
• Strong technical aptitude, problem solving and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with CODESYS, including IEC programming and CODESYS Visualization is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with CAN protocol and related debugging tools.
• Experience in networking protocols – TCP/UDP, Serial protocols, MODBUS.
• Experience in working with Configuration management tools like – Perforce, GitLab.
• Background in manual and automated testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation-based testing
• Ability to write code aligning with Cyber security policies, well versed with SAST, DAST, Threat Modeling, BlackDuck, Coverity and VectorCast tools.
• Ability to work using virtual machines and test environment.
• Strong in stage gate review processes.
• Proficiency with Agile tools and practices, especially Jira and Git-based version control.
• Ability to work in collaboration with cross functional systems and subsystems teams.
• Ability to work in hardware integrated test environment and hands-on using the simulators and test equipment.
• Past experience in safety critical applications like locomotive control systems.
• Expertise in implementing DevOps Methodologies and tools.
• Shell Scripting, Python knowledge is good to have.
• In depth knowledge of Operating systems , Virtualization. Linux knowledge Mandatory.
• In depth knowledge of DevOps tools and workflows.
• Experience in Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins/GitLab and build automation.
• Expertise in design and development of CI / CD pipelines for automated code analysis, test automations, build & deployment automations on Cloud and dedicated hosting platforms.
• Understanding of server technologies – Apache Tomcat, IIS.
• Experience in any of the configuration management and application lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in integration of Jenkins with Test automation tools such as Selenium etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing or integrating simulation environments for embedded software testing.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in embedded systems.
• Background in industrial automation, rail, or heavy machinery domains.

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.

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

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.