Senior Controls Engineer
About The Position
Wabtec’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to play a key role in developing onboard control systems for Autonomous Solutions. This position focuses on Trip Optimizer, Energy Management, Positive Train Control (PTC) integration, and automation technologies for next-generation rail solutions. You will work closely with Engineering Leadership, collaborate closely with Product Management, and gain exposure to customer testing and deployment. This is a hands-on technical role—designing, implementing, and validating advanced control solutions while influencing architecture and ensuring system-level performance and safety.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in locomotive onboard control systems.
- Working knowledge of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and safety-critical integration.
- Hands-on development of SIL4 or Vital Software
- Hands-on development experience with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) software.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and code generation.
- Experience in Graphical User Interface (GUI) design using QT and C#.
- Strong background in embedded software development (C/C++) and real-time control systems.
- Experience with system validation, including SIL/HIL environments and field testing.
- Knowledge of safety standards (e.g., EN 50128, IEC 61508) and risk analysis methodologies (DFMEA, SFMEA).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with rail automation technologies, braking systems, and propulsion control (Preferred).
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion) and configuration management (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- Design and implement Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens for remote control of autonomous rail vehicles.
- Design and implement advanced control algorithms for onboard locomotive systems, including propulsion, braking, and energy optimization.
- Design and implement communication protocols for efficient exchange of data between the locomotive and back office.
- Translate functional requirements into software architecture through functional decomposition and interface definition.
- Collaborate with Engineering Leadership and cross-functional teams to align control strategies with system-level architecture and safety requirements.
- Define and execute system validation plans, including SIL/HIL testing, bench integration, and customer field trials.
- Analyze fleet telemetry and operational data to validate performance, identify improvements, and close the loop on software quality.
- Author and maintain software-level documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and design descriptions.
- Perform system-level analysis for timing, safety, and performance trade-offs; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers, providing guidance on modeling, coding standards, and validation practices.
- Drive design reviews for control modules and subsystems; provide technical recommendations and ensure alignment with program goals.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
- health, welfare, and retirement
- annual bonus, if eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
