Senior Systems Engineer, Train Handling & AI Solutions

Wabtec Corporation; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and deployment of Train Handling solutions. You will manage requirements, run trade studies, and work with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, and Safety teams to deliver high-quality, AI-informed solutions.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required, with relocation support possible. The role emphasizes AI-native mindset, analytics, automation, and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on design, requirements development and implementation experience involving engineering systems, hardware/software 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 and established product development processes.
• Elicit, analyze, define, and manage customer and system requirements, ensuring alignment with product objectives, operational needs, and business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation, and Applications Engineering, to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Drive requirements reviews, design reviews, technical assessments, and verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing system performance, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Plan and execute field testing, validation, and operational evaluations to ensure solutions meet customer expectations and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering deliverables, project status updates, and system specifications.
• Collaborate directly with railroad customers, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Apply industry standards, engineering best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve product capabilities, reliability, and performance.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to accelerate analysis, improve engineering productivity, support decision-making, and enhance product innovation.

Skills

Engineering Systems

Hardware/Software Eng

Data Information Systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, integration, and deployment of Train Handling solutions. You will manage requirements, run trade studies, and work with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, and Safety teams to deliver high-quality, AI-informed solutions.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required, with relocation support possible. The role emphasizes AI-native mindset, analytics, automation, and continuous improvement of