Engineering Technical Leader - Network Systems

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an Engineering Technical Leader to design and integrate Ethernet networks for locomotive control systems. You will ensure robust, secure, and scalable data exchange between distributed controllers across multiple locomotive platforms.

You will bridge network architecture, control behavior, and validation, supporting hands-on validation in simulation labs and on locomotives while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with networked control systems and Ethernet-based networking.
• Familiarity with MBSE SysML and INCOSE practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the control system network architecture and data flows.
• Own integration of distributed control nodes across locomotive networks.
• Develop and execute network-focused system integration test plans (SIL/HIL).
• Validate network performance against latency, throughput, and availability.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent interface definitions and assumptions.
• Plan work for features and ensure test assets are available.

Skills

Networked control systems

MBSE SysML

Embedded communications

Ethernet-based networking

Timing and synchronization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

DDS

INCA

MATLAB/Simulink

GitLab

Job description

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of Modular Control Architecture (MCA) software team. The MCA SW architecture is highly flexible, made up of many modular software, application, and hardware elements. While flexibility adds opportunity and capability, it also adds complexity, driving the importance of a robust platform SW and communication strategy. MCA is built on MBSE (Model Based System Engineering) principles for requirements management and test cases with full traceability built into the MBSE model.

How will you make a difference?

The Engineering Technical Leader is responsible for the development and integration of ethernet communication networks supporting the locomotive control system. This role focuses on ensuring robust, reliable, secure, and scalable data exchange between distributed controllers, including locomotive supervisory controls, propulsion controls, engine controllers, I/O modules, and external interfaces.

Operating within the MCA (Modular Control Architecture) team, this role bridges network architecture, control system behavior, and validation, ensuring network communication supports locomotive control, performance, and cybersecurity expectations across multiple locomotive platforms.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience

• Experience with networked control systems, including embedded communications, Ethernet-based networking, switch protocols, timing, synchronization, and interface definition

• Experience in system integration and/or system validation

• Proficiency with DDS, INCA, MATLAB/Simulink, and GitLab-based source repositories

• Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and familiarity with INCOSE systems engineering best practices

• Ability to support hands‑on validation in simulation labs and on‑locomotive environments

• Willingness to travel as required

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead the development of the control system network architecture, including data flows, protocols, bandwidth allocation, timing, and redundancy.

• Own the integration of distributed control nodes across locomotive control system networks

• Evaluate and manage network impacts of new features, software updates, and hardware changes.

• Develop and execute network-centric system integration test plans across SIL, HIL, lab, and on‑locomotive environments.

• Validate network performance against latency, jitter, throughput, synchronization, and availability requirements.

• Investigate and resolve cross-system communication issues, including message loss, timing instability, packet congestion, and fault recovery behavior.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure consistent interface definitions and assumptions.

• Ensure alignment between logical architectures and physical network implementations.

• Plan individual work for assigned features as input to project plans.

• Execute development activities with cross functional team to ensure design status, readiness, adequacy, and test asset availability

• Conduct test plan and integration result design reviews

• Communicate status on system architecture and stability to engineering leadership

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91000-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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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