Role Overview
Knorr Brake Company LLC is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer 1. This is a contract role in Westminster, Colorado. Part of Knorr Brake Company LLC's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About the position
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. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!
JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Summary: The Software Engineer will have the primarily responsibility of providing assurance that the software portion of a project fulfills commitments for the software product: As specified in the customer and end user’s technical specifications and contract documents; In compliance with project-specific, software related plans; Consistent with internal process requirements. The software product will be developed for HVAC systems.
Responsibilities
- Review customer and end user specifications and support proposal development.
- Prepare, maintain, and implement documentation to IEEE and/or EN standards
- Prepare and/or review software design documentation submitted to customers.
- Oversee specified software verification and validation tasks.
- Work with all other departments to execute projects
- Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
- Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
- Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback
- Comply with project plans and industry standards
- Ensure software is updated with latest features
- A secondary responsibility is to provide support for format and correctness of software design documents required for submittal to the customer:
- Meet IEEE or EN document content requirements
- Are correctly formatted for maximum readability
- Consistent with Merak's existing document templates
Requirements
- Must be familiar with embedded control system environments typical in hardware systems.
- 3-5 years of similar experience working withing industrial environment.
- Executing full lifecycle software development including executing full SQA
- Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code (Linux, Python, C, C++)
- Producing specifications and determining operational feasibility
- Supporting testing in and out of house
- Working with customers and other engineering groups to complete work on time and to requirements
- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
- Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations.
- Be energy conscious, if applicable.
- Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
- Maintain and safeguard business Records.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer 1 position at Knorr Brake Company LLC?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Knorr Brake Company LLC. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer 1 position at Knorr Brake Company LLC located?
This position is based in Westminster, Colorado. Knorr Brake Company LLC has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer 1 at Knorr Brake Company LLC earn?
Knorr Brake Company LLC has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer 1 role at Knorr Brake Company LLC posted?
This role was posted on March 18, 2026 (82 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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