Systems Safety Engineer

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.

Summary:

A Systems Safety Engineer is needed to understand, guide, and document the demonstration of safety for Positive Train Control, Dispatch, and related systems in Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence portfolio for both internal and external customers. The applicant will be responsible for compiling a portion of, or all, documentation required for certification as defined by CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C, and/or CENELEC EN 50126, 50128, and 50129 as appropriate.

Required activities include hazard identification, generation of detailed fault trees, occasional development of FMEAs, and completion of risk assessments. All failure rate data derived from the completion of these activities needs to be established and justified. Adherence to formal processes will be required, although continuous process improvements are encouraged. The candidate will work in a team environment and will receive mentoring and guidance from senior engineers.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Safety analysis and documentation of systems under development for hazardous conditions
• Understand architecture requirements for high integrity computing solutions
• Conduct Hazard Analysis
• Develop system level failure analysis reports
• Build fault trees that reflect the identified hazards and mitigations
• Perform component level FMEAs
• Advise development team toward product certification under CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C and CENELEC EN 50126, 50128 and 50129 , as applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Four-year STEM degree from an accredited college/university
• 0-2 years related engineering experience (internships considered)
• Attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner
• Makes effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, results oriented, with a clear focus on quality and on time delivery
• Effectively manages transitions between projects/tasks
• Ability to support 5-10% travel
• Experience in Python or in coding in C and derivative languages is a plus.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $54,700.00-$72,500.00.

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.