Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
2-5 years of professional software development experience.
Experience in automation, script development, or creating laboratory simulators.
Familiarity with the railroad and/or public mass transit industry is a plus.
Proficient in programming languages including JavaScript/React, Python, MySQL, and Postgres.
Responsibilities
Develop automated tools for test and reporting.
Generate files and reports from a custom database environment automatically.
Parse data and create reports from data files.
Create simulators within a lab environment per design specifications.
Set up and maintain virtual machines in a laboratory setting.
Participate in design analyses and ensure conformance to specifications.
Assist senior technical staff during on-site testing inspections.
Benefits
Opportunity to engage in meaningful projects impacting public transit.
Work within a specialized, collaborative team focused on railroad and transit solutions.
Gain experience in a niche field with significant growth and public interest.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Railroad & Transit Team
Burns provides design and construction solutions to help maintain, improve, and expand the nation's railroad and transit infrastructure. We have designed the implementation of critical programs across the country and support the renewed emphasis on a public transit-oriented lifestyle.
Burns is currently seeking a licensed Software Engineering Specialist to join our Railroad & Transit team in Pittsburgh, Pa or Philadelphia, Pa.
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of the project manager, and with the cooperation and guidance of other ranking technical staff, prepare designs and implement software solutions for railroad and public mass transit applications. Designs include simulators for a wide range of rail applications, automation for data collection and analysis, and automatic generation of files and reports from custom databases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Development of automated tools for the purposes of:
Automatic test and reporting
Automatic file and report generation from a custom database environment
Automatic data parsing and report generation from data files
Development of simulator and stimulators within a laboratory environment following existing design interface specifications
Setup and maintain virtual machines within a laboratory environment
Learns and participates in the execution of specific engineering and design analyses
Assists activities to ensure that design, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements
Accompanies senior technical staff in performing on-site inspections during testing
Performs work in the timeframe and budget allotted.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in using common Microsoft Windows Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Ability to setup virtual machine environments on a server
