Senior Software Engineer
 

LOCATION: Melbourne / Florida (US-FL), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 9695 | JOB GRADE: 16 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software solutions within a Windows environment. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and experience in software architecture and development, with deep expertise in C, C++, and C#. This role requires hands-on experience interfacing with SCADA systems, working with Genisys, Modbus, Allen Bradley protocols, and integrating with PLCs in industrial automation settings as well as expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define the software requirements specifications.
• Define software architecture, design and implement the code.
• Excellent familiarity and use of configuration management tools to create baselines, merge source file changes and make formal software releases.
• Build and maintain interfaces between Windows-based applications and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain communication of SCADA systems and industry standard protocols such as Genisys, Modbus, UDP, TCP/IP, and Serial Communication.
• Integrate software with PLCs from various vendors (e.g. Allen-Bradley).
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Making main technical choices for software development
• Optimize and maintain legacy codebases written in C, C++, and C#/. Net.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Document software architecture, design decisions, and integration workflows.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to contribute to robust software design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Consistent achievement of Software Engineering targets (safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, and technical performance) across Office application programs, project development, and product sustaining efforts
• Adherence to department budget and utilization targets while on-time project staffing
• Adherence to Software Engineering processes, including requirements management, traceability, defect tracking and source code management
• Development and continued growth of competencies in C, C++, C#/.Net

 Qualifications

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or related field 
• 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture in a Windows environment.
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#/.Net technologies
• Strong experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of Modbus (RTU/TCP) communication protocols.
• Experience integrating with PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like JIRA/GIT/Clearcase) for source control and project tracking.
• Solid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Experience with industrial communication standards (e.g., OPC UA/DA).
• Experience with GE Cimplicity SCADA systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with Web Gui/Full-stack development both front and back-end development.
• Experience with real-time and embedded development, FPGA experience, board bring-up, peripheral bring-up and low-level driver development.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity best-practices.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Development in a Linux environment is a plus.
• Solid grasp of software design patterns and object-oriented principles.
• Exposure to AI frameworks or machine learning libraries.
• Demonstrated experience in developing software solutions involving GPS technologies
• Experience working with a client server architecture
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio development environment
• Experience with Microsoft SQL server database

Experience with Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and XAML.

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Melbourne is $89,900 to $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KB Signaling is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.