Summer Systems Engineering Intern — Rail & LEADER Tech

Knorr Bremse Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knorr-Brake Company, in Irving, TX, seeks a Systems Engineering Intern for the 2027 summer term. You will work on LEADER product family deployment, data analysis, and onboard hardware preparation, reporting to the Manager of Sales and Systems Engineering.

The role involves scripting on Linux, test automation, defect diagnosis, and documentation handovers. Requires enrollment in an accredited engineering program and experience with Python, Unix/Linux, and data tools.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Science or Master of Science program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related, with at least two years completed by start of term.
• Demonstrable capability in at least one scripting or programming language, Python preferred.
• Proficient use of Unix/Linux environments and the command line.
• Data analysis capability using Excel, Python, MATLAB or equivalent.
• Use of Microsoft Office suite for communication and documentation.
• Ability to carry an assigned task to completion and to overcome impediments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts supporting engineering systems on Linux hosts.
• Extend the test automation harness, run regression campaigns, and produce pass/fail/error reports.
• Diagnose and fix defects in tools, including data accuracy and unit conversion.
• Deploy and configure engineering web apps and VM environments.
• Prepare, image and commission onboard LEADER hardware if needed.
• Analyze recorded locomotive data to support incident investigation and product performance review.
• Prepare design and hand-over documentation for internal review.

Skills

Python scripting

Unix/Linux

Data analysis

Excel

MATLAB

Education

BS in Systems Engineering or related

Tools

Perforce

Jenkins

Virtual machines

Job description

Knorr-Brake Company, in Irving, TX, seeks a Systems Engineering Intern for the 2027 summer term. You will work on LEADER product family deployment, data analysis, and onboard hardware preparation, reporting to the Manager of Sales and Systems Engineering.

The role involves scripting on Linux, test automation, defect diagnosis, and documentation handovers. Requires enrollment in an accredited engineering program and experience with Python, Unix/Linux, and data tools.