System Engineering In

Based in Cedar Rapids , Iowa, the PTC Systems Engineering team is the backbone of Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Train Performance & Automation group for design of Positive Train Control on-board solutions – preventing train-to-train collisions, derailments caused by excessive speeds, unauthorized train movements, and the movement of trains through switches left in the wrong position.
As a Systems Engineer within PTC Systems Engineering , you will support providing system level technical guidance to the PTC engineering team during all phases of Onboard PTC Application product development (requirements definition, safety assessment, software development, test, validation, and commissioning) to ensure that new systems and products meet customer needs and applicable standards compliance.
Participation in requirement and design reviews with customers and development teams
Support hands-on troubleshooting and validation in a lab environment or in the field
Occasional travel to locomotive builders and customer locations to provide system expertise and support of new or existing products.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic), Computer Science, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ Development or Systems Engineering experience with a focus on application software development, hardware, and/or test
Experience with configuration management, requirements management, and defect tracking tools such as IBM ELM, DOORS Next, IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational Requisite Pro, Telelogic Change, SharePoint, SVN, or similar products
Self-motivated, quick learner, results-oriented, with a clear focus on quality
Knowledge and experience with INCOSE or similar system engineering standards a plus
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 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.