Staff Test Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Staff Test Engineer to support IST Engineering in the design, development, and facilitation of high-quality integration test procedures. This role will help enhance the entire solution development lifecycle and ensure requirements are met.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop IST plans and automation tools, maintain test artifacts, and document results. Some travel (up to 10%) and relocation assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, IT or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in software testing, verification, and validation.
• Experience in test automation technologies and scripting tools such as Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP and network principles.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM CLM and Doors Next Gen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Experience working in cross-functional, global environments.
• Systems design, subsystem testing and integration testing experience.
• Preferred: railroad domain knowledge and exposure to AI-assisted testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring testing hardware and software meet system requirements and interface specs.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, operational scenarios, and use cases.
• Develop IST plans, test procedures, and automation tools for customer solutions.
• Develop and maintain IST test procedures based on new features and defects.
• Preserve test execution results and reporting for regression cycles.
• Configuration management of test procedures and artifacts.
• Review test results and log defects.
• Conduct peer reviews for quality and consistency.
• Contribute to IST scope estimations for projects.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems design

Testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

JavaScript

C#

MySQL

MongoDB

IBM CLM

Doors Next Gen

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Test Engineer will support IST Engineering in the design, development, and facilitation of high quality integration test procedures. This role will also support the enhancement of the entire solution development lifecycle.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, Information Technology, or another related discipline.
• 7 – 10 years experience in software testing principles, verification, and validation areas.
• Experience in Test Automation technologies and scripting tools like python, JavaScript, C#, etc.
• A strong understanding of general network design principles including TCP/IP and UDP, Class D & EMP message structures and packet analysis (Preferred)
• Experience in working with Databases like MySQL, MongoDB, etc. (Preferred)
• Experience working with requirements management tools such as IBM CLM, Doors Next Gen etc.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to present and articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner to both customers and Wabtec leadership.
• Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.
• Systems design, segment testing and integration testing experience
• Broad railroad experience pertaining to locomotive technologies, operations and operating practices of the railroads, and broad skill areas related to hardware, software as well as communications and infrastructure (Preferred).
• Exposure to AI‑assisted engineering and testing tools, including generative AI, machine learning–based analytics, and intelligent automation. Demonstrated willingness to adopt emerging AI technologies and apply data‑driven approaches to improve test automation, defect analysis, productivity, and engineering workflows. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring testing hardware and software against the system requirements and interface specification requirements
• Attending and participating in Solution level Requirements, individual System Requirements, Operational scenario, and Use Case document reviews.
• Apply a System-of-Systems (SoS) mindset when developing test strategies and validating integrated solutions, ensuring interactions, dependencies, and behaviors across multiple systems and subsystems are adequately understood, tested, and verified.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to develop Integrated Solutions Test (IST) plans, test procedures, and automation tools used to validate customer solutions.
• Develop and maintain IST test procedures and test plans based on new software features, enhancements, and defect resolutions.
• Preserve test execution results and reporting for a regression cycle.
• Configuration management of test procedures and test artifacts.
• Test results reviews, defects logging for any identified failures during execution cycle.
• Conduct Peer Reviews for ensuring quality and unified process of test procedures development across the team.
• Contribute to estimation process for IST scope for various ongoing or upcoming projects.

This role may require occasional domestic and international travel (up to 10%).

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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