Software Development Engineer

9336BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

Req ID:

9336BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

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Education / Training:

Required

• BSEE or BSCS.

Preferred

• MSEE/MSCS;

• 3.5 GPA or higher.

Job Title:

Software Development Engineer

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• Responsible for designing and architecting complex embedded system;

• Responsible for receiving specifications for new systems, and implementing them in code;

• Responsible for analyzing system requirements and provide architectural decisions for the software engineering team;

• Responsible for selecting project protocols and interfaces to support the requirements and design;

• Must be able to lead a small team of engineers to investigate and author software designs as well as working directly on the software;

• Test coded software requirements at desk and in lab;

• Provide support to field personnel as required based on field problems related to areas of responsibility;

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices and quality engineering processes is required;

• Domestic and/or International travel of 2-4 weeks per year is typical with this position;

• Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and able to multitask;

• Ensure that all work assigned work is completed on time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required

• Minimum 5+ years experience with Embedded Programming in C;

• Minimum 5+ years of experience designing/architecting complex software systems;

• Excellent understanding of Software Configuration Management principles and processes;

• Experience with networking protocols, preferably TCP/IP and/or CAN;

• Experienced user of software version control programs and configuration management preferably GIT/Stash, Jira and Polarion/DOORS;

• Excellent written and oral communication;

• Experience with low level hardware, driver, software interactions for CAN communication;

• High level of analytical ability.

Preferred

• Experience with QNX operating systems (Highly Preferred);

• Experience with Matlab/

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment - Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands - Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety - Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Software Development Engineer.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

LaGrange

State::

Illinois