Senior Locomotive Network Architect

Wabtec Corporation; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer – Locomotive Network Controls to lead architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will apply expertise in network design, controls, and cybersecurity to support new products and enhancements while improving reliability and safety.

You will work with customers, suppliers, systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and validation teams to deliver robust networks across locomotive platforms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years of Ethernet network design.
• Experience with Layer 2/3 switches and network architecture development.
• Knowledge of communications networks, controls systems, software integration, and cybersecurity; controls or software development experience preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on work in laboratory and locomotive environments for design validation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET communication networks for locomotive and transit applications.
• Lead network design activities for NPI programs, product upgrades, and customer requisitions.
• Develop and manage network requirements, design standards, and validation methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure integration, implementation, and validation of locomotive control systems and network architectures.
• Support cybersecurity by incorporating secure network design principles into development activities.
• Investigate and resolve field and lab issues via structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams and communicate program status to stakeholders.
• Support development of next-generation locomotive technologies, including battery-electric and transit applications.

Skills

Ethernet network design

Layer 2/3 networking

Network switch configuration

Locomotive communications

Cybersecurity principles

Controls/software integration

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on testing

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer – Locomotive Network Controls to lead architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will apply expertise in network design, controls, and cybersecurity to support new products and enhancements while improving reliability and safety.

You will work with customers, suppliers, systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and validation teams to deliver robust networks across locomotive platforms and