Senior Systems Engineer
Core
Technical leader for Wabtec's Train Handling portfolio (Trip Optimizer® and Locotrol®), driving architecture, strategy, and deployment of AI-enabled train automation and optimization technologies.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
AI-native train automation systems, intelligent optimization solutions, and next-generation autonomous train operations
Domain
Rail transportation, freight operations, AI/ML, embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, AI-native engineering mindset, complex system architecture, requirements management, cross-functional leadership, technical strategy, mentoring, data-driven analysis, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Full product lifecycle expertise, multi-disciplinary system integration, railroad operations knowledge, safety-critical systems experience, industry standards (AAR, CENELEC, FRA)
Technologies
Trip Optimizer, Locotrol, AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, optimization techniques, distributed systems
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for architecture and strategy of Train Handling solutions; Lead development of complex system architectures and design solutions; Serve as technical authority for major programs; Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams to define technical direction; Lead technical reviews and system-level verification; Drive resolution of complex system issues; Collaborate with railroad executives and customers; Guide field testing and customer deployments; Champion adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices; Establish engineering standards and mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership