Principal Systems Engineer

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • System Design • $102,500 PA - $146,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal System Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of Wabtec's Trip Optimizer Energy Management product. This involves optimizing fuel consumption for locomotives based on train makeup and route. The role requires close collaboration with Product Management and railroad customers to develop advanced automation solutions. Responsibilities include driving future concepts, translating customer requirements, leading technical reviews, and ensuring timely project completion. The position involves technical leadership across global teams and participation in project proposals.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • 10 years experience in Engineering Systems, Hardware/Software Engineering, or Data Systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Good to have:
  • Prior system design experience with on-board distributed systems architecture.
  • Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.

Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

The Principal System Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development and deployment of Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer™ Energy Management product. Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer™ System is an intelligent, fuel-saving cruise control for locomotives that optimizes fuel consumption based on a specific train’s make up and route traveled. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with Product Management and railroad customers to develop world class solutions that bring advanced automation to the rail industry.
 

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 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.
  • Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Drive future concepts and design enhancements for the Trip Optimizer™ product using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
  • Translate customer needs / requirements, resolve specification issues, handle technical correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with cross-functional teams as appropriate.
  • Be a Technical Leader for the projects across global cross-functional teams (Product / Program Management, SW COE, Electrical Integration, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation and Applications Engineering) assuring “cradle to grave” success.
  • Participate in the development of proposals for projects.
  • Work with Wabtec’s scientific community and railroad subject matter experts to develop freight automation solutions, evaluate them in field trials and produce the solutions to function in a railroad revenue environment.
  • Lead and participate in technical and program reviews.
  • Maintain broad awareness of technical trends to ensure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work, and reviews and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
  • Desired experience with prior system design experience with on-board distributed systems architecture
  • Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$102,500.00-$146,000.00

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About The Company

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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