Software Engineer Intern

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.
Knorr-Brake Company 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.
Software Engineering Intern
Overview:
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Software Engineers on a variety of technical assignments that support ongoing development, testing, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate software bug reports and change requests.
• Design, code, modify, debug, test, and document software components.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (Design Docs, Interface Control Documents, Functional Specifications, etc.).
• Provide task breakdowns and effort estimates.
• Create, document, execute, and record results for unit tests and integration tests.
• Report issues clearly, including timely escalation when needed.
• Use Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools to manage code and documentation.
• Collaborate under guidance from Systems Engineers, Project Managers, Customer Support, Test Engineers, and Software Engineers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Technical Skills:

• Scripting (e.g., Python)
• C/C++
• Debugging
• Understanding of software requirements and design
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, QNX, or Windows
• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional, dynamic environment, including collaboration with international team members

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Job Description: Software Engineering Co‑op/Intern
Overview:
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Software Engineers on a variety of technical assignments that support ongoing development, testing, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate software bug reports and change requests.
• Design, code, modify, debug, test, and document software components.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (Design Docs, Interface Control Documents, Functional Specifications, etc.).
• Provide task breakdowns and effort estimates.
• Create, document, execute, and record results for unit tests and integration tests.
• Report issues clearly, including timely escalation when needed.
• Use Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools to manage code and documentation.
• Collaborate under guidance from Systems Engineers, Project Managers, Customer Support, Test Engineers, and Software Engineers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Technical Skills:

• Scripting (e.g., Python)
• C/C++
• Debugging
• Understanding of software requirements and design
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, QNX, or Windows
• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional, dynamic environment, including collaboration with international team members

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Note:
*The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Westminster, Maryland or remote is $16.00 to $25.00/per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will depend on their class year/status.*