Senior MCA Software Systems Lead - Locomotive Controls

Wabtec Corp.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Boise is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for MCA software releases to drive system-level requirements, design reviews, and validation planning. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate verification activities to ensure a high-quality locomotive software product.

The role emphasizes field and factory installation support, risk mitigation, and timely communication of program progress, with a strong focus on leadership and delivering customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Detailed knowledge of MCA control systems and software release processes.
• 5+ years locomotive systems engineering experience including NPD, requisition, and installed base support.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate technical teams with urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define MCA Software revision/release scope with appropriate requirements definition, documentation updates, design review planning, verification and validation plans.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of MCA software release process ensuring system level requirements are met through appropriate validation testing.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation activities to reduce risks to acceptable levels prior to software release.
• Communicate program & project progress to all levels of the organization.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software development

Release processes

Locomotive systems

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Troubleshooting under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MBSE

INCOSE best practices

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Boise is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for MCA software releases to drive system-level requirements, design reviews, and validation planning. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate verification activities to ensure a high-quality locomotive software product.

The role emphasizes field and factory installation support, risk mitigation, and timely communication of program progress, with a strong focus on leadership and delivering customer value.