Senior Staff System engineer
Core
Technical leader for architecture, strategy, and deployment of Wabtec's Train Handling portfolio (Trip Optimizer and Locotrol) to optimize train performance and automate freight operations.
Role type
Senior Staff Systems Engineer (AI-native focus)
Builds
Train automation and optimization technologies for freight rail
Domain
Rail transportation, freight logistics, safety-critical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, hardware/software engineering, data information systems, AI-enabled engineering practices, advanced analytics, optimization, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Full product lifecycle systems engineering, multi-disciplinary system integration, risk management, railroad operations expertise, distributed systems, safety-critical applications
Technologies
Trip Optimizer, Locotrol, AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, intelligent automation
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for architecture and strategy of Train Handling solutions; Lead development of complex system architectures and requirements; Serve as technical authority for major programs; Partner with Product Management and Engineering teams; 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; Establish engineering standards and mentor engineers; Champion AI-native engineering culture.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
