Software Engineer

Job Purpose

Design, develop and support an embedded device for various Wireless and Security applications.

Req ID

9550BR

Work Location Options

Hybrid: Fort Worth, TX; La Grange, IL; Winston Salem, NC; Albertville, AL

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

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.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Key Job Elements

• Design, develop and support an embedded device used by various Wireless and Security applications;
• Troubleshoot and solve Wireless connectivity, application, and process related issues;
• Have a continuous improvement and cost-conscious mindset;
• Participate in department, workgroup, and project meetings and discussions;
• Adhere to all company, department, and workgroup policies and procedures.

Education / Training

• 2 or 4-year degree in CS, Electronics, or related technology field.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5+ years of software development experience;
• Software development proficiency in C, C++, Python, Shell, Bash;
• Full development life cycle from requirements, design, development, board bring-up, to product support;
• Software engineering best practices for estimation, design, unit, and system testing;
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, etc.);
• Able to occasionally travel and provide on call support.

Preferred Skills:
• Understanding of common network communication protocols;
• FPGA programming experience;
• Experience working with the Yocto project;
• CI/CD tools experience such as Jenkins;
• Familiarity with both power and communications cabling standards;
• Basic understanding of digital circuits;
• Familiar with FCC, CE, EU (RED), PTCRB, ACMA type certification and regulatory requirements;
• Wireless technologies and protocols (Cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, 802.15.4);
• Wireless services including GSM, GPRS, CDPD, CDMA, CSD, STP, RF, Analog;
• Basic signal processing for sensor systems;
• Experience with AWS or other cloud services.

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.

EEO

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

Job Category

Information Technology

PRS Facility Location

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001