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Systems Engineer

Wabtec and Careers
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Job Description


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


Additional Information


Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $60700-83400 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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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