Systems Engineer IV, Train Handling

Job overview

The Systems Engineer IV role is onsite in Erie, PA. The posting lists a base pay range of $79,100–$112,800 per year. The role supports Wabtec’s Trip Optimizer and Locotrol train-handling solutions, which aim to improve train performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and freight operations. The engineer leads portions of system design, development, integration, and deployment, managing requirements and verification activities to deliver reliable train automation solutions that address railroad customer needs and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Lead design, development, integration, testing, and enhancement of Train Handling solutions
• elicit, analyze, define, and manage customer and system requirements
• coordinate cross-functional teams
• drive requirements and design reviews and verification and validation
• investigate technical issues and implement corrective actions
• plan and execute field testing and operational evaluations
• maintain technical documentation and specifications
• collaborate with railroad customers
• apply engineering standards and emerging technologies
• leverage AI-enabled tools to support analysis and engineering productivity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems engineer iv

train handling

erie pa

wabtec

$79,100–$112,800/year

train automation

systems engineering

requirements management

verification and validation

railroad operations

ai-enabled tools

field testing

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• annual bonus may be available if eligible
• relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or computer science and at least five years of relevant hands-on experience. Domestic and international travel is required. Relocation assistance may be available if eligibility requirements are met.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.