Senior Locomotive Network Architect

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a Senior Engineer - Locomotive Network Controls to lead architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will influence product reliability, safety, and cybersecure design while collaborating with customers, suppliers, systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, validation, and service teams.

Your work will shape network architectures for Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET in locomotive and transit applications, guide NPI programs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of Ethernet network design experience.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switch configuration and network architecture development.
• Knowledge of communications networks, controls systems, software integration, and cybersecurity principles; controls or software development experience is preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on in laboratory and locomotive environments supporting design validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET communication networks for locomotive and transit applications.
• Lead network design activities for new product introduction (NPI) programs, product upgrades, and customer requisitions.
• Develop and manage network requirements, design standards, and validation methodologies to ensure robust system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure proper integration, implementation, and validation of locomotive control systems and network architectures.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives by incorporating secure network design principles and requirements into product development activities.
• Investigate and resolve field and laboratory issues through structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams while communicating program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Support the development of next-generation locomotive technologies, including battery-electric and transit applications.

Skills

Network design

Ethernet

Cybersecurity

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related technical field

Tools

Layer 2/3 networking

Serial/Ethernet/ARCNET networks

Networking equipment

Job description

Wabtec seeks a Senior Engineer - Locomotive Network Controls to lead architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will influence product reliability, safety, and cybersecure design while collaborating with customers, suppliers, systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, validation, and service teams.

Your work will shape network architectures for Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET in locomotive and transit applications, guide NPI programs, and