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Systems Engineer

TalentAlly
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025
It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

Wabtec, a leading supplier of technology-based products and services for the rail and transit industries, is seeking a Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Engineer to join our team focused on development of innovative Positive Train Control (PTC) products enhancing train operation and safety.

The Systems Engineer provides system level technical guidance to the engineering team during all phases of I-ETMS product development (requirements definition, safety assessment, software development, test, validation, and commissioning) to ensure that new systems and products meet customer needs and applicable standards compliance.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Specification of detailed system requirements, behavioral models, and interface definitions
  • Collaboration with software and hardware engineering on system architecture and high-level design
  • Creation of technical white papers covering on-board and back-office control systems
  • Leading role in requirement and design reviews with customers and development teams
  • Verification of pass/fail criteria for critical functions and tests specified by the validation team
  • Considered a system expert; owns technical issues and drives them to resolution
  • Supports hands-on troubleshooting and validation in a lab environment or in the field
  • Occasional travel to locomotive builders and customer locations to provide system expertise and support of new or existing products.

What do we want to know about you?

  • BSEE/BSCS/BSCE and minimum 3 years development or system engineering experience
  • Experience in Systems Engineering and formal requirements definition with a focus on application software development and/or test
  • Experience with configuration management, requirements management, and defect tracking tools such as IBM CLM, DOORS Next Generation, IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational Requisite Pro, Telelogic Change, SharePoint, SVN, or similar products
  • Experience with UML or sysML is a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely
  • High degree of attention to detail; approaches tasks in a meticulous and thorough manner
  • Self-motivated, quick learner, results-oriented, with a clear focus on quality
  • Knowledge and experience with INCOSE or similar system engineering standards a plus
  • Strong debug and troubleshooting skills; ability and willingness to work hands-on
  • Railroad industry experience a plus, but not required

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$60,700.00-$83,400.00

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment To Embrace Diversity

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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