Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 5, 2026. Wabtec Corporation scores B on the Alion truth index.
Essa posição é para atuar em regime presencial em Contagem, Minas Gerais.
Who will you be working with?
Our diverse software team combines domain and product knowledge with requirements from many design teams to create a best-in-class locomotive control system. We strive to constantly improve our cyber security, reliability, and productivity. Tool development allows for growing in other development and scripting languages. You’ll interact with field support, design engineers, software engineers, and product management. Engineering teams and customers span the globe.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the CaSE Heavy Haul SW Team, you will be responsible for writing embedded code, resolving software related issues coming from testing, production, and field, performing reviews, and releasing software. A large focus will be on maintaining our existing products. You will follow configuration management processes, use tools and best practices, ensure quality products for both internal and external customers, and meet key product and project requirements in compliance with engineering standards & practices. Support factory and customer locomotives for testing, demonstration of new features, and problem analysis.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Fluent English
- Experience in design and development with embedded and real-time software systems (Linux, QNX, Greenhill, Mentor Nucleus, etc.)
- Hands on experience with testing/debugging embedded software/firmware
- Write code, test and release embedded software - C/C++; Perforce, GitLab, ClearQuest
- Familiar with the following OS versions: QNX - 6.3.2, 6.5, 7.1
- Implement Cyber features and obtain Cyber Authorization to Operate (CATO) - SAST, DAST, Threat Models, CVE resolution
- Resolve software issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions - On Loco (Factory/Customer Sites), on HITL (of various HW integration levels), VirtualSIM environment (Limited capability), and desktop unit testing
- Factory and Customer On-site Support - defect investigations, on loco testing/verification, SW loading help.
- Tools/COTS: DDS, Jenkins, OpenSSH, Putty, TeraTerm, WireShark, Momentics, Coverity, various SAST/DAST
- Communication Media - Serial, ARCnet, Ethernet, QNET
- Experience with the following processors - Xilinx, ARM, PPC
What will your typical day look like?
- Write code, test and release software
- Implement Cyber features and obtain Cyber Authorization to Operate (CATO)
- Resolve software issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions
- Deliver software on time with quality
- Perform design and code reviews in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines
- Break down problems and estimate time for software development tasks
- Work cross-functionally with systems engineering, product management, simulation, verification, validation, and electronic hardware teams
- As needed, work with locomotives for defect investigation, feature demonstration, and new feature development
Benefits
At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:
- Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
- Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
- Profit Sharing
- Private Pension Plan
- Meal Policy according to location
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
- Headspace - mental health app
- Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
- Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
- Extended Maternity Leave
- Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
- Language Incentive Policy
- Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
- Wellhub
- Pharmacy Assistance
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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