Senior Systems Engineer

Wabtec; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a Senior System Engineer to lead the design, development and deployment of the Trip Optimizer Energy Management product. You will collaborate with Product Management and railroad customers to deliver advanced automation for rail operations.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across global functions, translate customer needs into specs, and ensure cradle‑to‑grave project success while maintaining adherence to standards and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to future concepts and design enhancements for the Trip Optimizer™ product using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Translate customer needs / requirements, resolve specification issues, handle technical correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with cross‑functional teams as appropriate.
• Be a Technical Leader for the projects across global cross‑functional teams (Product / Program Management, SW COE, Electrical Integration, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation and Applications Engineering) assuring “cradle to grave” success.
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects.
• Work with Wabtec’s scientific community and railroad subject matter experts to develop freight automation solutions, evaluate them in field trials and produce the solutions to function in a railroad revenue environment.
• Lead and participate in technical and program reviews.
• Maintain broad awareness of technical trends to ensure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work, and reviews and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
• Desired experience with prior system design experience with on‑board distributed systems architecture
• Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer™ System is an intelligent, fuel-saving cruise control for locomotives that optimizesfuel consumption based on a specific train’s make up and route traveled. As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will work closely with Product Management and railroad customers to develop world class solutions that bring advanced automation to the rail industry.

How will you make a difference?

As the Senior System Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development and deployment of Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer™ Energy Management product. You will be expected to lead and contribute to future concepts and design enhancements for the Trip Optimizer™ product using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 7 years hands‑on design, requirements development and implementation experience involving; Engineering Systems, Hardware / Software Engineering, and/or Data Information Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and contribute to future concepts and design enhancements for the Trip Optimizer™ product using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Translate customer needs / requirements, resolve specification issues, handle technical correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with cross‑functional teams as appropriate.
• Be a Technical Leader for the projects across global cross‑functional teams (Product / Program Management, SW COE, Electrical Integration, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation and Applications Engineering) assuring “cradle to grave” success.
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects.
• Work with Wabtec’s scientific community and railroad subject matter experts to develop freight automation solutions, evaluate them in field trials and produce the solutions to function in a railroad revenue environment.
• Lead and participate in technical and program reviews.
• Maintain broad awareness of technical trends to ensure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work, and reviews and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
• Desired experience with prior system design experience with on‑board distributed systems architecture
• Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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