Embedded Software Engineer

• As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will utilize experience and expertise to develop and execute objectives for self and others, as we'll as provide technical solutions, through Embedded Software Applications, for a myriad of customer requests
• You will have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals on the LOCOTROL Product portfolio
• 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 LOCOTROL processes and guidelines

What do we want to know about you

• A Bachelor s, or higher, Degree from an accredited college or university in an Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering of Computer Science major.
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in embedded real-time software performing design and development building scalable software with an emphasis around design, implementation, debugging, and support of the product.
• Experience with C and C++ software development
• Knowledge of embedded fundamentals for hardware and software components.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems, debugging techniques and the ability to interact at a hardware level
• A strong understanding of IP protocols such as UDP, TCP, MQTT and hardware interfaces
• Knowledge and interested in Cryptography and Security Protocols
• What will your typical day look like
• Act as a member of the Software team representing the face of high-quality design and development practices
• Develop multi-threaded C/C++ applications running under an embedded RTOS. (Linux, MQX, Green Hills Integrity, FreeRTOS, VxWorks)
• Develop high performance, scaling, and innovative end-to-end software systems applications
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, safety engineers and test engineers to implement solutions that are aligned with and extend our platforms and product solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other leads to determine scope of work, resource assignment and timelines
• Writes code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
• Participate actively in design and code reviews

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
• Experience with DOORs and/or other requirements management and traceability tools.
• Railroad industry experience or similar transportation experience.
• An interest in how the build environment and the core components of software goes together: libraries, monoliths ,compilers, linkers.
• Strong technical skills in C / C++
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.