Remote- Systems Engineering -

Join Wabtec’s Train Performance & Automation team and develop control systems deployed in live freight operations—where performance, safety, and reliability matter every day.

You’ll help design and deliver advanced control systems that power Distributed Power™, Remote Control Locomotive (RCL), and next-generation automation solutions used across global rail networks.

This is a high-impact, hands-on engineering role focused on developing and delivering control system functionality end-to-end. You will act as a key technical contributor and primary point of contact for control system performance—owning modeling, algorithm development, and validation while working across disciplines to ensure successful integration and deployment.

Build and validate MATLAB/Simulink models for system behavior and performance
Debug real-world issues across software, controls, and hardware interfaces
Support field testing and deployment in active rail environments
Act as a technical point of contact for control system performance
BS in Electrical Engineering (or related)

• 4+ years in controls, systems engineering, or embedded systems
• Strong experience with MATLAB / Simulink and control theory (feedback systems, modeling, simulation)
• Ability to solve real-world, physics-based engineering problems

Python or C++
Background in rail, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation
High ownership of control system performance
The salary rate for this role is currently $71500-98100 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. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

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 building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.