Lead Systems Engineer, MCA – Fleet Innovation & Transformation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation10 hours ago
Erie, PA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$91k - $130k/yr
Responsibilities
- Execute MCA software revision and release scope, including requirements definition, documentation updates, design review planning, and verification and validation plans.
- Oversee end-to-end MCA software release activities and ensure system-level requirements are met through appropriate validation testing.
- Support requirements flow-down from system to subsystem level and conduct internal system and subsystem validation.
- Provide primary field and factory support for software installation on customer locomotives.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation activities before software release.
- Estimate engineering effort, manage priorities, set milestones, and drive projects to completion.
- Communicate program and project progress across all levels of the organization.
- Lead and motivate technical people while strengthening team effectiveness and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of safety-critical controls or embedded controls experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot product problems in high-pressure environments and estimate engineering effort.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical people, strengthen teams, and manage multiple priorities.
- Project or program management experience and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Preferred: master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Preferred: working knowledge of INCOSE systems engineering best practices and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
- Preferred: knowledge of MCA control systems and software development and release processes.
- Preferred: at least 3 years of locomotive systems engineering experience, including new product development, requisition, and installed-base product support.
Benefits
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available.
- Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) builds freight locomotives, braking and signaling systems, rail components, and software used by freight railroads, transit agencies, and industrial operators. The Pittsburgh-based public company (NYSE: WAB) sells original equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket services worldwide; it combined with GE Transportation in 2019 and traces its roots to George Westinghouse’s 19th‑century air brake business. Its portfolio spans rolling stock, parts, condition‑monitoring, and train control platforms.