Systems Engineer
Wabtec Corporation, Germantown, MD, United States
About the Role
The Wabtec Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) team develops a wide variety of products for the rail industry such as Electronically Controlled Pneumatics (ECP), Video and Event Recorders, Network Management Devices, Braking Systems, and Train Control Equipment. In this role, the Systems Engineer will work closely with Product Management, Program Management and railroad customers to develop world‑class solutions that bring advanced automation and data analytics to the rail industry.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and requirements authoring of Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) products such as the GoLINC™, LIG, Video, and Event Recording products.
Contribute to future concepts and design enhancements for the product line using sound engineering principles.
Serve as a primary technical contact for the DOSE product line, translating customer needs, resolving specification issues, providing technical correspondence and updates, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
Participate in the development of proposals for projects and evaluate solutions in field trials to productize them in a railroad revenue environment.
Lead and participate in technical and program reviews and maintain broad awareness of technical trends.
Work collaboratively with the Global Supply Chain Organization on procurement of parts from an engineering requirements perspective.
Provide technical input to customer‑facing documentation such as operational manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and marketing material.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, influencing engineering design guidelines and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 3 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.
Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Desired experiences:
Locomotive Systems Design Experience.
Railroad Industry Experience.
Prior system design experience with large‑scale wireless communication‑based projects.
Self‑starter with the ability to lead design efforts with minimum supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.
Additional Information
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 (if applicable) and fitness for duty test (if applicable). The salary range for this role is currently $79,300–$113,000. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Benefit information is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wabtec is a proud 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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The Wabtec Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) team develops a wide variety of products for the rail industry such as Electronically Controlled Pneumatics (ECP), Video and Event Recorders, Network Management Devices, Braking Systems, and Train Control Equipment. In this role, the Systems Engineer will work closely with Product Management, Program Management and railroad customers to develop world‑class solutions that bring advanced automation and data analytics to the rail industry.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and requirements authoring of Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) products such as the GoLINC™, LIG, Video, and Event Recording products.
Contribute to future concepts and design enhancements for the product line using sound engineering principles.
Serve as a primary technical contact for the DOSE product line, translating customer needs, resolving specification issues, providing technical correspondence and updates, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
Participate in the development of proposals for projects and evaluate solutions in field trials to productize them in a railroad revenue environment.
Lead and participate in technical and program reviews and maintain broad awareness of technical trends.
Work collaboratively with the Global Supply Chain Organization on procurement of parts from an engineering requirements perspective.
Provide technical input to customer‑facing documentation such as operational manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and marketing material.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, influencing engineering design guidelines and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 3 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.
Proven ability to work in a cross‑functional, global environment.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Desired experiences:
Locomotive Systems Design Experience.
Railroad Industry Experience.
Prior system design experience with large‑scale wireless communication‑based projects.
Self‑starter with the ability to lead design efforts with minimum supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Knowledge of AAR and CENELEC standards for the rail industry.
Additional Information
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 (if applicable) and fitness for duty test (if applicable). The salary range for this role is currently $79,300–$113,000. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Benefit information is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wabtec is a proud 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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