Lead Engineer – Firmware Development

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!

Mission:

• You will be responsible for developing low-level firmware for embedded Linux systems, guiding projects from concept to implementation. You will define software architectures, customize Linux distributions using Yocto, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure optimal performance on embedded platforms, including System on Modules (SOMs).

Responsibilities:

Firmware Development:

• Design and develop low-level firmware for new embedded products.
• Define architecture for embedded Linux systems.
• Customise and maintain Linux distributions with Yocto Project.
• Integrate and validate drivers and hardware components.
• Optimise performance and resource usage.
• Develop and integrate firmware for platforms based on System on Modules (SOMs).
• Customise embedded Linux systems to run efficiently on SOM hardware platforms.

Debugging & Troubleshooting:

• Resolve complex hardware and software issues at firmware level.
• Use tools such as JTAG and GDB for debugging.

Project Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work autonomously through the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and product domains in locations such as France, Spain, and India.
• Lead technical decision-making during project initiation.

REQUIRED AND/OR DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES FOR THE JOB POSITION

TRAINING

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Language Skills:

• Advanced level of English proficiency.  French and/or Spanish is desirable.

Technical Knowledge and management skills:

• Strong proficiency in embedded Linux system development.
• Advanced experience with Yocto Project (layers, recipes, BSPs).
• Expertise in C/C++ programming.
• Experience working with System on Modules (SOMs), including hardware integration and bootloader/kernel customisation.
• Familiarity with microcontroller and processor architectures (ARM, MIPS, etc.).
• Proficiency in Linux kernel and user space.
• Experience using debugging tools like JTAG and GDB.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security process & tools and standards (IEEE 1686, IEC 62443-4-2).

Industry / Product Experience:

• Experience working in the Power Energy industry, working on products such as RMU, RTU, Protection Relay, Gateways, IoT, IED Controllers

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven track record of leading embedded development projects from scratch.

COMPETENCES

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and make technical decisions when initiating a new project.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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