Systems Engineer IV

Wabtec Corporation; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Erie, PA seeks a Systems Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and deployment of Train Handling solutions. You will define requirements and coordinate verification activities with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, and Safety teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes applying AI-enabled analytics to accelerate innovation, improve product quality, and enhance customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics or computer science from an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, testing, and enhancement of Train Handling solutions using sound systems engineering principles.
• Elicit, analyze, define, and manage customer and system requirements.
• 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.
• Plan and execute field testing, validation, and evaluations to ensure performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and project status updates.
• Collaborate with railroad customers and internal stakeholders to translate operational challenges into effective solutions.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve engineering productivity and product innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec's Train Handling solutions include Trip Optimizer® and Locotrol®, which work together to optimize train performance and automate freight operations. Trip Optimizer creates and executes fuel-efficient operating plans that meet schedule and train-handling requirements, while Locotrol enables coordinated control of distributed locomotives throughout the train. Together, these technologies improve train handling, fuel efficiency, operational safety, and the ability to operate longer and heavier trains.

How will you make a difference?

As a Systems Engineer, you will lead portions of the design, development, integration, and deployment of Wabtec's Train Handling portfolio. You will define and manage system requirements, perform trade studies, coordinate verification and validation activities, and contribute to product strategy and feature development.

The successful candidate will bring an AI-native mindset, proactively leveraging AI technologies throughout the engineering lifecycle to accelerate innovation, improve product quality, and enhance customer outcomes. You will identify opportunities to apply advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to solve complex operational challenges and improve system performance.

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 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

What will your typical day look like?

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Experience working with software, controls, automation, transportation, embedded, or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with systems architecture, requirements management, verification and validation, and systems integration activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, or data-driven approaches to improve engineering outcomes.
• Working knowledge of railroad operations, train control systems, AAR standards, CENELEC standards, or other transportation industry regulations is preferred.

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).

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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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