Sr. Systems Engineer

Company: Wabtec Corporation
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Train Control Sr. System Engineer is responsible for leading detailed system design and specification development for Train Control Locomotive On-Board and Office products. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules while ensuring system engineering processes are being executed as defined
• Suggests and sets priorities within the boundaries of group objectives and timelines, and demonstrates the ability to stay on schedule to meet commitments
• Takes active role in developing product-level documents such as product specifications, requirement specifications, white papers and use cases
• Takes active role in developing segment-level documents such as requirement specifications, interface control documents and data dictionaries
• Takes active role in developing and presenting design reviews to customers and government agencies
• ---Takes active role in developing customer supporting documentation such as installation diagrams and technical manuals
• ---Leads builder and customer technical discussions to clarify and adjust system specification requirements; participates in conference calls and meetings to review development status and issues
• Manages requirements and tracing in Requisite Pro requirements management software
• Considered to be an expert on product line system technical issues, and therefore is expected to own difficult technical problems and drive them to resolution
• Work independently or with a team to develop solutions that meet project requirements within the program schedule and budget constraints
• ---Supports system validation through reviews of validation test scripts, production test procedures, validation test plans, on-site builder/customer validation and technical support
• ---Establishes pass/fail criteria for critical functions and tests and participates in executing system validation plans and communicating results
• Make independent technical contributions in-support of program objectives, as well as interacting with other Wabtec engineers and customersQualifications:
  • BSEE/BSCS/BSCE and minimum 10 years system engineering experience
  • Knowledge and experience with real-time software development
  • A good understanding of Linux and windows compliant operating systems and networking (TCP/IP)
  • Ability to work in a very fast pace dynamic environment with daily adjustments to priorities and time to meet the needs of the organization
  • Very good general computer skills including the use of analyzers and other data acquisition equipment
  • Strong debug and troubleshooting skills
  • Attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality
  • 10% travel requirements
  • Railroad experience a plus

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