Configuration & Release Engineer (Remote)

Position Summary

The Configuration & Release Engineer supports software configuration management, build, and release activities for the Locomotive Controls development team. This role works closely with the lead Configuration/Build/Release Engineer to ensure software releases are accurately packaged, documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining release records, preparing software release packages, coordinating release communications, and ensuring development teams have access to current and accurate release information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support software configuration management processes and activities.
• Maintain configuration records, release baselines, and version information.
• Prepare software release packages for distribution.
• Verify release contents, associated documentation, and supporting artifacts.
• Create and distribute release notifications and release emails.
• Compile release notes, change summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain release tracking repositories and historical records.
• Support audit and compliance activities related to software releases.
• Assist in developing and improving configuration management and release processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting software configuration management, build, or release processes.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and release management practices.
• Experience with locomotive controls, transportation systems, industrial automation, embedded systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with application software development and/or Model-Based Design (MBD) methodologies.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Exposure to embedded software development using C/C++.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Experience using Git source control tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with GitLab, Git Extensions, and related repository management tools.
• Experience supporting or interacting with automated build and continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly detail-oriented.
• Strong process and documentation focus.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.