Design, code, debug, test, and review software components of low to medium complexity and criticality.
Develop test procedures and execute software verification and validation activities.
Produce and execute integration tests on simulated environments and target hardware test benches.
Perform detailed impact analyses for software changes affecting multiple components under supervision.
Investigate software defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Conduct engineering testing in simulation environments and support investigation of field-reported issues.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to ensure system-software consistency, proper component refinement, and compliance with software architecture.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience in software development or engineering.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Foundational engineering analysis and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to diagnose issues using logs and correlate events to failures.
Ability to work on small- to medium-scale software applications and deliver solutions within established engineering guidelines.
Knowledge of software development processes and lifecycle methodologies.
Ability to work independently and integrate effectively within a collaborative engineering team.
Experience with software development environments and tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, desktop simulators, and target simulators.
Basic knowledge of railway signaling systems, including SelTrac CBTC.
Experience working within Agile development environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using source control, IDE, and requirements management tools such as Git, Jira, Eclipse, ClearCase, ClearQuest, and DOORS.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
Experience developing software for embedded systems using C and C++.
Experience using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Ruby.
Exposure to modelling and simulation techniques.
Experience developing software on Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms.
Understanding of control theory concepts, including PID, PD, fuzzy logic, and adaptive controllers.
Knowledge of graph theory concepts and applications.
Base Salary Range: $68,000 - $85,000
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
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