Configuration & Release Engineer (Remote)
Position SummaryThe 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a 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.
- 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 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.
What We Do
LHP is the thought leader, innovator and solution provider for the next generation of automotive functional safety and security challenges. LHP understands the challenges facing the industry and addresses the obstacles to adopting proper functional safety and cyber security practices and solutions. Since 2001, LHP Engineering Solutions (LHP) has provided engineering services and technology integration for embedded controls, telematics, data analytics, and model-based design. We specialize in creating custom, flexible, and comprehensive technology solutions in the automotive, aerospace, and medical fields. LHP Engineering Solutions is the functional safety leader committed to creating safe transportation in autonomous driving, electrification, cybersecurity, and connected vehicle testing. The Services We Provide: Data Analytics &IoT, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM); AUTOSAR, Cybersecurity, Model-Based Development, Standards and Regulations, Test as a Service. Diversity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for us. They were foundational principles used in the beginning and they continue to guide LHP on how we build our teams, cultivate employees and create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. Most importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
