Software Test Engineer II
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation20 hours ago
Germantown, MD, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$62k - $85k/yr
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze system and software requirements for testability.
- Develop detailed test plans and test procedures under senior guidance.
- Create and maintain test cases with complete requirements traceability.
- Perform manual and automated testing and debugging of embedded software and hardware-based systems.
- Document test results and produce comprehensive test reports.
- Support hardware/software integration activities and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Develop and maintain test automation solutions to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Follow company policies, engineering standards, safety requirements, and approved validation processes.
- Communicate technical concepts with peers, developers, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Minimum of two years of experience in software testing, embedded systems, or a related field.
- Understanding of electronic control systems and hardware/software integration.
- Hands-on experience testing and debugging software and/or hardware-based systems.
- Practical experience using Python for testing, debugging, or automation.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Ability to manage assigned testing activities while adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of network communication and communication protocols.
- Working knowledge of C and/or C++.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with application lifecycle management tools such as IBM ELM for requirements traceability, test case development, and workflow management.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum in an embedded systems environment.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams is desirable.
- Exposure to or interest in the rail and transportation industry is desirable.
Benefits
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available.
- Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.
- The role is associated with Wabtec’s rail and transportation business.
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) builds freight locomotives, braking and signaling systems, rail components, and software used by freight railroads, transit agencies, and industrial operators. The Pittsburgh-based public company (NYSE: WAB) sells original equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket services worldwide; it combined with GE Transportation in 2019 and traces its roots to George Westinghouse’s 19th‑century air brake business. Its portfolio spans rolling stock, parts, condition‑monitoring, and train control platforms.