Firmware Engineering for Communications and Cybersecurity

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Firmware Engineer for Communications and Cybersecurity to join our R&D+i team working on pioneering Smart Grids projects. Key Highlights: 1. Join a multidisciplinary R&D+i team 2. Work on pioneering projects in the Smart Grids sector 3. Drive international development and technological innovation **Job Description** At FANOX, a WABTEC Group company, we continue to grow—and we want you to be part of this exciting journey! We are looking for **a Firmware Engineer for Communications and Cybersecurity** **to expand our R\+D\+i team**. If you are passionate about technological innovation and wish to contribute to pioneering projects in the Smart Grids sector, this is your opportunity! At FANOX, you will work within a multidisciplinary team that **integrates firmware, hardware, software, and mechanical engineering to design advanced protection and control equipment**, driven by international development and technological leadership. *Here are some of the benefits we offer:* * Flexible working hours * Intensive work schedule on Fridays and during summer months * We implement work-life balance initiatives to make your life easier *What will you do daily?* * Firmware platforms: debuggers, repositories, and pipelines. * Peripheral drivers (oscillators, timers, IC, OC, PWM, ADC, etc.). * Device-to-device communications: SPI, RS\-232, I2C, etc. * Device drivers (flashes, EEPROMs, RTC, LCD controllers, etc.). * Communication applications in embedded systems. Serial and TCP/IP communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, and IEC61850\. Cybersecure versions of these protocols. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity capabilities and properties of operating systems, network devices, and protection and control system components. * Key management and encryption. SSL/TLS. * RF and GPS technologies: WiFi, 3G modems, Bluetooth, etc. * Web server. * Advanced HMIs (graphics). * Firmware version documentation. *Requirements for the role:* * Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree in Advanced Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems Engineering, or Cybersecurity will be valued. * Languages: Advanced English proficiency. * 4–5 years’ experience: + In medium-voltage electronic protection systems. + In real-time embedded development of electronic equipment. * Specific knowledge: + Real-time C programming. Bare-metal and OS-based programming. + Familiarity with PIC32 microcontrollers and ARM microprocessors. + Design and development of electronic devices. + Use and management of repositories (Git). + Knowledge of cybersecurity for embedded devices and industrial communications according to standards such as IEC62443, IEC62351, IEEE1686, CRA (Cyber Resilience Act), + Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC60870, and IEC61850\) in electrical systems. + Networking knowledge, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model. + EU Regulation) and NERC CIP. Including threat modeling, firmware hardening, and cryptography. + Advanced Excel. **Additional Information** **What could you achieve at a place where people come first?** At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job—it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we expand what’s possible—continuously improving how we work and what we deliver—for our customers and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. **Who We Are** Wabtec is a global leader providing equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and public transit rail sectors. With over 150 years of experience, we lead in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether in freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industry, or marine applications, our expertise, technologies, and people are collectively accelerating the future of transportation. With roots tracing back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has consistently developed technologies and implemented solutions for key industries meeting the needs of both customers and governments. With approximately 30\.000 people worldwide on our team, we deliver performance that drives the world forward. We are lifelong learners, constantly driven by a passion to improve. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com Culture fuels us and opens us to new possibilities. We believe the best ideas emerge from a blend of diverse experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we work every day to create an environment where everyone feels included and where diversity is valued. We are building a culture where leadership, inclusion, and your unique perspective drive progress. We believe the best ideas emerge from a blend of diverse experiences and origins. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We are building a culture where leadership, inclusion, and your unique perspective drive progress. Do you require any accommodations or adjustments? Just let us know—we’re here to help.