Systems Architect

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec Train Handling portfolio includes LOCOTROL® a product platform that includes Distributed Power and Remote Control Locomotive technologies and Trip Optimizer® an Energy Management system that is designed to optimize and automate the operation of trains by creating the most fuel-efficient plan that respects the time and train handling constraints of the customer.

How will you make a difference?

In this role, the Systems Architect is responsible for driving some of the most complex and technically challenging projects within the LOCOTROL portfolio. You will also help lead strategic initiatives to grow Trip Optimizer in both near term and future successes.

What will your typical day look like?

• Translate business and feature requirements into sustainable, scalable system architectures that support long-term growth and adaptability.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that technical designs align seamlessly with both functional needs and business objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring alignment between architectural intent, technical implementation, and business value throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with the team to drive the creation and continuous evolution of product and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies that enhance our system’s ability for long-term innovation.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain documentation that clearly communicates architectural decisions, guidelines, and solutions.
• Experience with hardware design and wireless communication systems, including radio and modem technologies.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

• BE/BTech/MTech in ECE /Computer Science /EEE or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
• 8+ years of experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams in a collaborative environment.
• Led and supported feature design and implementation efforts across diverse project teams.
• Skilled in gathering and synthesizing requirements from customers and key business stakeholders to inform technical direction and decision-making.
• Proficient in systems requirements definition and architectural design, with expertise in identifying and mitigating risks while optimizing performance, security, and scalability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance immediate technical needs with long-term vision.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with LOCOTROL, GoLINC, and Trip Optimizer Energy Management
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies
• Familiarity with agile practices and product development lifecycles.
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): Experience with systems like QNX including scheduling, timing analysis, and deterministic behavior.
• Experience with engineering development tool sets, such as IBM ELM
• Familiarity with both Tollgate and agile practices and product development lifecycles.
• Experience in a leadership or mentorship role within multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-$171700 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. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

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 lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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