Senior Solutions Systems Engineer

Job Description

Summary:

The Senior Solutions Systems Engineer serves as a recognized technical expert responsible for defining, governing, and advancing integrated railroad technology solutions across Digital Intelligence product portfolios. This role provides enterprise-level systems engineering leadership by establishing solution architectures, technical standards, integration strategies, and technology roadmaps that support current and future business objectives. Working across engineering, product management, commercial, operations, and customer organizations, the position drives development of scalable, reliable, and interoperable solutions while influencing engineering practices, technical direction, and long-term innovation strategies.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, solution architecture, integration engineering, or complex technology development environments.
• Demonstrated expertise leading architecture and systems engineering activities for large-scale, multi-product solutions.
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, architecture development, verification, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Experience establishing solution-level standards, methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Strong understanding of software, hardware, communications, cloud, infrastructure, and operational technology integration.
• Advanced experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next Generation, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven ability to influence strategic technical decisions across multiple organizations without direct authority.
• Demonstrated success leading resolution of complex technical, operational, and integration challenges with significant business impact.
• Railroad, transportation, industrial automation, or mission-critical systems experience strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and providing technical leadership across geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and technical presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Define and govern enterprise-level solution architectures supporting multiple customer programs and product platforms.
• Lead development and maintenance of solution technology roadmaps and multi-generational technology plans.
• Establish solution-level requirements, interface strategies, architecture standards, and engineering governance processes.
• Serve as the principal systems engineering advisor for complex customer opportunities, proposals, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead technical evaluation of customer requirements, RFIs, and RFPs and guide development of solution strategies.
• Drive cross-functional alignment among systems, software, hardware, integration, product management, and commercial teams.
• Develop and promote systems engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices across the Digital Electronics organization.
• Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic technical, architectural, and integration risks.
• Influence future product and platform development by translating customer, market, and operational needs into technical direction.
• Provide expert leadership during solution integration, validation, field deployment, and performance improvement activities.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering systems engineering capability across the organization.
• Represent systems engineering expertise in executive reviews, strategic planning activities, customer engagements, and technology investment discussions.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171700 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.

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