Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Irving / Texas (US-TX), United States " BRAND: New York Air Brake " REQUISITION ID: 9517 " JOB GRADE: 16 " ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid


Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse -the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico-reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.



JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:
The engineer who fills this position will be responsible for collaborating as part of a team on the design, development, analysis and testing of new software-based systems within the LEADER product family.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide maintenance support for existing products.
• Develop requirements for the design of energy management/train control systems.
• Develop interface control documents.
• Prepare technical proposals, including clause-by-clause comments to customer specifications.
• Prepare systems documentation, including requirement specifications, schematics, etc.
• Perform system integration.
• Prepare system-level Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Assist with the development of verification and validation test procedures.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers in support of sales.
• Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root causes / corrective actions.
• Perform and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare detailed design documentation.
• Adhere to all NYAB development processes.
• Interface with other departments, as necessary.
• Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills and Competencies

• Data Analysis experience using Excel, MATLAB, Python, C, C++, etc.
• Basic understanding of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electrical Systems.
• Experience with software-based control systems.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Use of the Standard Microsoft Office Suite for communication and documentation

Work Environment
The employees' responsibilities will involve working at a computer terminal the majority of the time; however, there will be field work at the Rail Roads at times up to 10% annually.

Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an office work environment position. In addition, there will be field work, and when there is, the person must be able to climb onto and off a locomotive. Must be able to carry a backpack with equipment and tools up to 25 lbs.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field required.
• 6+ years of directly relevant experience
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Familiarity/Experience with Control Topologies
• Proficient use of Unix/Linux-like environments.
• Experience with C/C++ development.
• Experience in Rail or transportation systems software development strongly preferred
• Development for safety-rated systems (SIL)
• Scrum development methodologies.
• Development using System Modelling Tools (SysML, UML)

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We've got the right stuff, do you? Let's find out together.



ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!


New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Irving, TX is $94,400 to $141,600 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake LLC is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nearest Major Market: Irving
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas