Senior Systems Engineer - Train Handling & AI Innovation

Wabtec Corporation; Erie (Erie County); Remote; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and validation of Train Handling solutions. You will define system requirements and coordinate verification activities, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to drive innovation and improve product performance.

The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in engineering systems, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, testing, and enhancement of Train Handling solutions while applying sound systems engineering principles.
• Elicit, analyze, define, and manage customer and system requirements, ensuring alignment with product objectives and business needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Drive requirements reviews, design reviews, and verification activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing system performance and root causes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and validation of Train Handling solutions. You will define system requirements and coordinate verification activities, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to drive innovation and improve product performance.

The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in engineering systems, with strong analytical and communication skills.