System Engineer

Wabtec; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working: 2 days per week

Training and professional development

Flexible hours

Canteen

Welfare platform

Accident insurance

Tax assistance

Electric car charging

Job summary

ANNAX, a Wabtec site, seeks a System Engineer to act as a technical reference for System Project Engineers, addressing audio system design within rail applications.

You will define interfaces and architectures, turn customer needs into clear technical specs, and support the team with complex technical questions across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements, descriptions, architectures and interfaces.

Skills

Audio systems

Requirements engineering

IP networks & protocols

System architecture

Troubleshooting with test equipment

English

Italian

German (plus)

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Network analysis tools

Job description

You will work for ANNAX, a Wabtec site specialized in Passenger Information Systems for trains, trams and metros.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and work with an international engineering team supporting customer projects and the evolution of our products.

How will you make a difference?

As a System Engineer, you will be a technical reference for our System Project Engineers and project teams.

You will work across the complete system, turning customer needs into clear technical specifications, defining interfaces and architectures, and supporting the team when complex technical questions arise.

Your main field of expertise will be audio systems, combining traditional audio engineering with modern digital and networked technologies.

This is a role for someone who enjoys understanding how things really work, from requirements and system architecture down to signals, devices and communication protocols.

What will your typical day look like?

You engineer the system

You develop system requirements, system descriptions, architectures, interface specifications and the technical documentation needed to deliver our projects. You maintain requirements traceability and assess the impact of changes throughout the project lifecycle.

You are the technical partner of our project teams

You support System Project Engineers with technical analysis, options and recommendations. When required, you participate in technical discussions with customers and support integration and troubleshooting in the lab or on the vehicle.

You bring strong audio expertise

You understand audio systems from microphones, amplifiers, speakers, signal levels, impedance and acoustic performance to digital audio, VoIP, codecs, latency, noise reduction and echo cancellation. You are comfortable investigating real systems using measurement equipment and turning observations into technical conclusions.

You understand connected systems

You are comfortable with IP networks and communication protocols and understand concepts such as DHCP, NTP, VLANs and networked audio/video. You can discuss system-level cybersecurity topics such as secure configurations, certificates and communication between devices, working with specialists when deeper expertise is required.

You help us shape future products

As your knowledge of our systems grows, you will work with R&D to translate project experience and emerging technologies into requirements and technical proposals for future generations of products, particularly in the audio domain.

What do we want to know from you?

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a solid background in System Engineering and audio/electronic systems
• Hands-on understanding of audio systems, including analog and digital audio, amplification, microphones, speakers, signal levels and acoustic performance
• Experience in requirements engineering, technical specifications and requirements management/traceability tools
• Good understanding of IP networks and communication protocols
• Ability to understand electronic systems, electrical interfaces and hardware constraints
• Practical troubleshooting mindset and familiarity with tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and network analysis tools
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts applied at system level
• Familiarity with video streaming, codecs and related technologies is appreciated
• Railway or Passenger Information System experience is a strong plus, but not mandatory
• Professional English andItalian languages (German isconsidered a plus)
• Curiosity, autonomy and a genuine passion for understanding technology

What do we offer?

• Smart working: 2 days per week
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Benefits, including: flexible hours, canteen, welfare platform, accident insurance, tax assistance, and electric car charging
• The current salary for this role ranges from €40,000 to €50,000. The actual salary offered to the candidate may be influenced by various factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base salary range is subject to change and may be reviewed in the future.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

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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