Wabtec

Senior Controls Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA, United States · Senior

Work authorization required$91k-$130kDetected 28 days ago

C++MATLABAlgorithmsProduct ManagementLogisticsEmbedded SystemsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsSimulinkLeadershipCommunicationHMI

About the role

This position focuses on Trip Optimizer, Energy Management, Positive Train Control (PTC) integration, and automation technologies for next-generation rail solutions.
This is a hands-on technical role-designing, implementing, and validating advanced control solutions while influencing architecture and ensuring system-level performance and safety.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

Design and implement advanced control algorithms for onboard locomotive systems, including propulsion, braking, and energy optimization.
Design and implement communication protocols for efficient exchange of data between the locomotive and back office.
Collaborate with Engineering Leadership and cross-functional teams to align control strategies with system-level architecture and safety requirements.
Analyze fleet telemetry and operational data to validate performance, identify improvements, and close the loop on software quality.
Author and maintain software-level documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and design descriptions.
Perform system-level analysis for timing, safety, and performance trade-offs; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive design reviews for control modules and subsystems; provide technical recommendations and ensure alignment with program goals.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

10+ years of experience in locomotive onboard control systems.
Working knowledge of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and safety-critical integration.
Hands-on development experience with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) software.
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and code generation.
Experience with system validation, including SIL/HIL environments and field testing.
Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., EN 50128, IEC 61508) and risk analysis methodologies (DFMEA, SFMEA).

Familiarity with rail automation technologies, braking systems, and propulsion control (Preferred).
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion) and configuration management (Preferred).

The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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.
Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

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