Senior Locomotive Network Architect & Controls

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus (eligible)

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Senior Engineer – Locomotive Network Controls to lead the architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will apply expertise in network design, controls, and cybersecurity to support NPI programs, product enhancements, and field issue resolution.

Your work will impact product reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance while supporting digital and electrification initiatives across freight, transit, hybrid, and battery-electric

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, including 3+ years Ethernet network design experience.
• Experience with Layer 2/3 network switch configuration and architecture development.
• Knowledge of communications networks, controls, software integration, and cybersecurity principles; controls or software development preferred.
• Strong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ethernet design

Network architecture

Cybersecurity

Technical leadership

Lab work & testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Senior Engineer – Locomotive Network Controls to lead the architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will apply expertise in network design, controls, and cybersecurity to support NPI programs, product enhancements, and field issue resolution.

Your work will impact product reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance while supporting digital and electrification initiatives across freight, transit, hybrid, and battery-electric