Senior Engineer, Hosted PTC Services

Job Description Job Description Job Description Who will you be working with? As part of the Wabtec Digital Intelligence organization, the Surface Transportation software group is a best-in-class team with highly successful product lines for the rail industry. Our products support rail customer operations for positive train control, dispatch systems, SCADA, and customer information management and include both back office and front facing components. Our successful products are deployed in over 30 customer operational systems and we continue to develop the next generation of our products for future growth in areas such as positive train control, high speed rail, and data analytics. How will you make a difference? As a Senior Engineer in the Surface Transportation Group, you will be responsible for supporting Wabtec’s Positive Train Control hosted environment for nearly 20 railroad customers. You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the systems and service as well as interacting with our customers. You will be working with applications (such as Crew/Consist Servers, Mobile Device Managers (MDM) Servers and Key Exchange servers), messaging software (Interoperable Train Control Messaging (ITCM)), and network communications. What do we want to know about you? You must have: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or closely related discipline Minimum of 7 years of work experience on an engineering or production support engineering team Minimum of 5 years of experience in positive train control (PTC) back-office operations Knowledge of railroad system operations or communications Strong experience with ITCM and PTC Strong experience AWS Cloud and Terraform Strong understanding of IP networks Strong understanding and usage of Linux operating system, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows server operating systems Server system administration skills Experience withconfiguration management, defect tracking, and problem resolution Experience with installation, maintenance, and query of relational database (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server) We would love it if you had: Knowledge with Key exchange Wayside operation (WSRS, WMS, WIU) ActiveMQ, ClassD Multi Region AWS operation Onboard/Slot 10 operation and configuration Base Radio operation Ansible Nagios Data Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills using Wireshark, tcpdump, and other packet / log inspection tools Experience reading and writing Bash, Ruby, Python, C# Basic knowledge of TLS/SSL and X.509 What will your typical day look like? Monitoring the PTC system Developing upgrade/update plans for applications Interface with customers Troubleshooting railroad operation issues Interacting with engineering teammates Looking for ways to improve system performance and reliability What about the physical demands of the job? Employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Employee is regularly required to see and observe small print on computer screen. Employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Employee is regularly using repetitive hand motions, typing on a keyboard. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Our preference is to hire this role working on a hybrid in-office schedule at Jacksonville, FL; Gambrills, MD; Fort Worth, TX; or Pittsburgh, PA locations. R elocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. For the right candidate, we will consider fully remote candidates based in the United States. 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). #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 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 annual bonus, if eligible. What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.