Engineering Manager - Simulator

Wabtec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a seasoned Simulator Engineering Manager to lead a global team of simulation engineers and lab technicians based in India. You will drive new technology development, establish processes, and ensure high-fidelity simulation environments for locomotive and marine/stationary technologies.

The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, QT, Matlab/Simulink, and a track record of delivering complex simulator projects within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics or Computer Engineering with 8+ years’ experience OR Bachelor's with 10+ years in simulator product development and project management.
• Proven leadership and matrix-organization experience.
• Experience with software requirements, change management, defect tracking, build and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and fulfillment leadership to a team of Simulation Engineers and Lab technicians.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, Product, Sourcing and IT teams.
• Drive on-time simulator delivery and ensure availability of simulators locally and remotely.
• Maintain Simulator Lab and manage simulator software releases and tools.
• Manage Simulator Architecture Standards and Guidelines.
• Lead efforts for new project proposals and conduct design reviews.

Skills

C/C++

QT framework

Matlab/Simulink

Embedded systems

Linux

QNX

CAN/Ethernet

DevOps

Python scripting

Leadership

Education

MEng/BE in Electrical/Electronics/CS

Master’s in Electrical or Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

VMware

VirtualBox

QEMU

Docker

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to take yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary/Purpose

Wabtec Simulation team is a global team based out of India, USA and Brazil. This team consists of simulation experts and lab technicians dedicated to providing high fidelity, deterministic, reliable simulation environments for the latest in Locomotive and Marine & Stationary technologies. This team interfaces with several cross functional teams across Wabtec with the vision to develop right level of simulation technology, to help cross functional team verify and validate new locomotive technologies and other products developed by Wabtec. A systems mindset, having a broad view of the product, and the ability to go deep with specific projects will be crucial to success. This role of Simulator Engineering Manager is responsible for the Wabtec Simulation team based out of India.

This leader will drive new technology development in the Simulation environment, processes, plans, procedures, workflows, tools and best practices for the Simulation team. The role is based out of Bangalore, India.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Simulator Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and fulfillment leadership to a team of Simulation Engineers, Computer Scientists and Sim Lab technicians. You will work cross-functionally with engineering teams as well as teams outside of engineering such as Product, Sourcing and IT. Working within a matrix environment, you will be responsible for execution of Simulation Hardware, Simulation Platform and Simulation code. You need to ensure quality Simulator products for internal customers, that meet key Locomotive and M&S product and project requirements in compliance with engineering standards & practices.

• Responsible for new Simulator development for Locomotive and Marine & Stationary requisition applications across all supported platforms.
• Lead and provide direction to a team of simulation engineers and lab technicians working cross-functionally with systems engineering, product management, project management and Validation team.
• Drive on-time simulator delivery, local and remote availability of Simulators
• Responsible for maintaining Simulator Lab
• Responsible for Configuration Management of simulator software releases and software tools
• Manage Simulator Architecture Standards and Guidelines
• Lead efforts for simulator new project proposals
• Conduct Design Reviews

Qualifications/Requirements

Master’s in Electrical or Electronics or Computer Engineering with 8+ years’ experience OR Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronics or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience in Simulator product development, new product introduction (NPI) and project management in rail or industrial sector

• Proven strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, analytical and leadership skills
• Proven organization and management skills
• Expertise with software requirements, software change management, defect tracking, software build and release processes.
• Knowledge of simulator architecture principles, embedded systems, and Matlab/ Simulink tools
• Proficiency with virtualization technologies, including VMware, VirtualBox, QEMU, or Docker
• Design and development experience with embedded and real-time software systems (Linux, QNX)
• Design and development experience in C/C++, with a focus on developing Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) using the QT framework
• Experience with automated scripts using languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Experience with Board Support Package and device drivers
• Experience with serial, Arcnet, CAN and Ethernet based communications standards and protocols
• Knowledge of DevOps, Servers
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed goals and objectives in a matrix organization
• Pro-active, organized, motivated and results-oriented team player, with strong sense of ownership, accountability and sense of urgency

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership experience in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness to solve problems and deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (including international)

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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