Senior Systems Architect

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Job Ttitle: Senior Systems Architect

Company: Wabtec


Description: 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 will you be working with?The Wabtec Train Handling portfolio includes Trip Optimizer,® an Energy Management system that is designed to optimize and automate the operation of trains by creating the most fuel-efficient plan that respects the time and train handling constraints of the customer and LOCOTROL,® a product platform that includes Distributed Power and Remote Control Locomotive technologies. In this role, the Systems Architect is responsible to drive some of the most complex and technically challenging projects within the Train Handling portfolio. You will also help lead strategic initiatives to grow both near term and future successes.What will your typical day look like?
Key Responsibilities:Translate business and feature requirements into sustainable, scalable system architectures that support long-term growth and adaptability.Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that technical designs align seamlessly with both functional needs and business objectives.Oversee the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring alignment between architectural intent, technical implementation, and business value throughout the development lifecycle.Work with the team to drive the creation and continuous evolution of product and technology roadmaps.Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies that enhance our system’s ability for long-term innovation.Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle.Maintain documentation that clearly communicates architectural decisions, guidelines, and solutions.What do we want to know about you?Qualifications:BE/BTech/MTech in ECE /Computer Science /EEE or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).10+ years of experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams in a collaborative environment.Led and supported feature design and implementation efforts across diverse project teams.Skilled in gathering and synthesizing requirements from customers and key business stakeholders to inform technical direction and decision-making.Proficient in systems requirements definition and architectural design, with expertise in identifying and mitigating risks while optimizing performance, security, and scalability.Excellent communication and collaboration skills—able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A strategic mindset with the ability to balance immediate technical needs with long-term vision.Preferred Experience/Skills:Strong understanding of software development methodologiesFamiliarity with agile practices and product development lifecycles.Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): Experience with systems like QNX including scheduling, timing analysis, and deterministic behavior.Experience with engineering development tool sets, such as IBM ELMFamiliarity with both Tollgate and agile practices and product development lifecycles.Experience in a leadership or mentorship role within multidisciplinary teams.Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $102,500.00-$146,000.00The 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 . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.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!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.

Salary: $102500 – 146000 per year

Location: Erie, PA

Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:57:16 GMT


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