Systems Engineer IV – AI-Driven Train Handling

Wabtec Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of Train Handling solutions. You will define system requirements, coordinate verification activities, and contribute to product strategy, with a focus on AI-enabled capabilities to boost innovation and customer value.

The role requires collaboration with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, Safety, and Validation teams, plus travel domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• 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

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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Colorado is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of Train Handling solutions. You will define system requirements, coordinate verification activities, and contribute to product strategy, with a focus on AI-enabled capabilities to boost innovation and customer value.

The role requires collaboration with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, Safety, and Validation teams, plus travel domestically and