Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

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.

As a Senior Systems Engineer
, you will provide technical leadership for the architecture, strategy, development, and deployment of Wabtec's Train Handling portfolio. You will drive complex system design decisions, guide technology roadmaps, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure solutions meet customer, business, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will bring an AI-native mindset and champion the adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices across the organization. You will identify and mature opportunities for intelligent automation, advanced analytics, optimization, and next-generation autonomous train operations. As a recognized technical authority, you will establish engineering standards, mentor other engineers, and help shape the strategic application of AI to create differentiated products and measurable customer value.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 10 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

• Provide technical leadership for the architecture, strategy, and evolution of Wabtec's Train Handling solutions, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, customer needs, and business objectives.

• Lead the development of complex system architectures, requirements, and design solutions that balance performance, safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Serve as the technical authority for major programs and initiatives, driving engineering decisions across the product lifecycle from concept development through deployment and sustainment.

• Partner with Product Management, Software Engineering, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation, and Applications Engineering teams to define technical direction and successfully execute strategic product initiatives.

• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, trade studies, and system‑level verification and validation activities to ensure robust, high‑quality solutions.

• Drive resolution of complex system and product issues, utilizing data‑driven analysis, root cause investigations, and cross‑functional problem‑solving methodologies.

• Collaborate directly with railroad executives, customers, industry stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand operational challenges, influence product strategy, and develop innovative solutions.

• Guide field testing, operational demonstrations, and customer deployments to validate performance and ensure successful adoption of new capabilities.

• Identify, evaluate, and champion emerging technologies, advanced automation concepts, and next‑generation train handling capabilities that improve customer value and competitive differentiation.

• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical processes while mentoring…