Lead Locomotive Systems & Software Release Engineer

Wabtec; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer, MCA, to drive software requirements and release processes for locomotive control systems. You will lead verification, validation, and implementation with field and factory support to ensure customer satisfaction.

You will guide system-level validation, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones while delivering reliable MCA software aboard locomotives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years safety-critical or embedded controls experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and estimate effort.
• Strong integrity and leadership to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Define MCA software revision scope and validation plans.
• Oversee end-to-end MCA release and validate system requirements.
• Identify risks and develop mitigations before release.
• Communicate program progress to all levels.

Skills

Troubleshooting

High-pressure environment

Estimate engineering effort

Integrity

Leadership

Team motivation

Project/Program management

Multitasking

Verbal & Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

MBSE knowledge

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer, MCA, to drive software requirements and release processes for locomotive control systems. You will lead verification, validation, and implementation with field and factory support to ensure customer satisfaction.

You will guide system-level validation, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones while delivering reliable MCA software aboard locomotives.