Bare Metal Embedded Firmware Engineer (C, Microcontrollers) at Wabtec Corporation in Salem, VA, United States

Job description

• Job Description
• As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will define and develop embedded software in accordance with software design and test requirement specifications and conduct verification testing during development. You will play a key role in developing innovative, market-leading electro-mechanical products as part of a cross-functional project team.

Responsibilities

• Optimize firmware performance, memory utilization, and computational efficiency within resource-constrained embedded systems
• Code development for configuring/interfacing with real time clocks, Ethernet PHY chips, external memory, and specialty sensors
• Implement security and password access routines and Ethernet communication protocols
• Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools and technologies to enhance hardware design, firmware development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and data analysis activities; evaluate emerging AI capabilities and implement best practices to improve engineering efficiency, product quality, and innovation while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Manage equipment and capital projects within budget and timelines
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance manufacturing performance
• Apply Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all processes
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Requirements

• Do you have a BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or closely related field? (MS preferred)
• Do you have 5+ years of embedded firmware experience?
• Do you have hands-on experience developing firmware for microcontrollers such as:
• Microchip dsPIC (preferred)
• STM32
• NXP
• Renesas
• TI
• ARM Cortex-M platforms
• Do you have experience with SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, ADC, Timers, and Interrupts?
• Do you have experience with CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, Modbus, RS-485?
• Do you have experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for microcontrollers such as Microchip PIC, STM32, NXP, Renesas, TI, or similar platforms?
• Do you have experience developing bare-metal firmware for time critical processing systems such as A/D sampling, motor control and communications?
• Are you familiar with state machine architectures, interrupt service routines, and Microchip Ethernet stack?
• Are you familiar with industrial and embedded communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, Modbus, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, MQTT, BLE, and Wi-Fi?
• Do you have experience with microcontroller digital/analog peripheral hardware interface (SPI, I2C, UART, Digital I/O, PWM, timers)?
• Do you have experience with automated builds, unit testing, continuous integration, and software release management?
• Do you have experience using a source control system, code reviews, branching strategies, and collaborative software development workflows? Experience using GIT is desirable.
• Do you have experience developing automated test and validation tools using LabVIEW, Python, or equivalent environments?
• Do you have experience with PC-based engineering tools and scripting environments such as Matlab, Python, C#, .NET, or equivalent?
• Are you proficient with schematic capture, component footprint modeling and PCB design tools? Experience with Altium Designer is very desirable.
• Do you have the ability to effectively communicate highly technical concepts to a non-technical audience?
• Experience building desktop applications (Windows, Linux, etc…) a plus.
• Understanding of secure bootloaders and over-the-air (OTA) firmware update mechanisms is desirable.
• Knowledge implementing secure boot, secure firmware updates, authentication, encryption, secure key storage, and cybersecurity best practices for connected embedded devices is desirable.
• Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or similar cybersecurity standards is desirable.
• Familiarity with Locomotive electrical systems is desirable.
• Are you a strong problem solver who can communicate technical concepts clearly?
• Can you manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines?
• Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently?
• Are you comfortable working in environments with ambiguity and complexity?
• Are you able to travel as needed for the role?

Skills

Required

• C
• C++
• embedded firmware development
• bare metal firmware
• CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, Modbus, RS-485
• state machine architectures
• interrupt service routines
• Microchip Ethernet stack
• problem solving
• time management
• organization
• independence

Preferred

• Altium Designer
• desktop applications (Windows, Linux)
• secure bootloaders
• Locomotive electrical systems
• GIT

Benefits

• 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.