Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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.

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!

Who will you be working with?

In this role, you will collaborate with a global cross-functional team.

How will you make a difference?

This position provides a unique opportunity to interact with all locomotive subsystems with control content while developing the Next Gen Locomotive Control Architecture that modernizes the electronics, software, applications, and network communication, intending to improve software quality, engineering productivity, meeting cyber security expectations, all while addressing the latest customer needs.

What will your typical day look like?

The Lead Control Applications Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of control functions spanning across all locomotive subsystems with control content. You will:

• Design Matlab/Simulink control applications for functions such as ePowerTrain, Battery Charger Systems, and Torque Management for a Battery Electric or Diesel Locomotive.

• Develop and test Matlab/Simulink models, in accordance with input requirements.

• Contribute to the development of tools and methodologies using MATLAB/Python to support development activities.

• Refine control requirements and allocate to applications to meet system-level functional requirements.

• Define interfaces among control applications within software.

• Support integration and testing activities on various platforms: software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and actual target/production system.

• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or computer engineering

• Experience in Matlab/Simulink for design, implementation, and unit testing.

• Scripting knowledge of Matlab or Python

• Experience in developing and testing embedded software.

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including but not limited to requirements management, source control management, defect tracking, and testing.

• Ability and willingness to travel as required (<10%).

• Working knowledge of Docker containers technology (desirable).

• Working knowledge of Data Distribution Service (DDS), and INCA (desirable).

• Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering with SysML (desirable).

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.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.