Senior Embedded Network Design Engineer

Wabtec•Erie, PA

1d•$104,800 - $149,300

About The Position

The Senior Embedded Network Design Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, development, integration, and validation of locomotive communication networks. The role supports freight, transit, hybrid, and battery-electric locomotive platforms, including new product introductions, product enhancements, and field issue resolution. The engineer applies expertise in network design, controls systems, and cybersecurity to improve product reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance and to support digital and electrification initiatives. The position works with customers, suppliers, systems and software engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing, validation, and service organizations. It includes hands-on work in laboratory, manufacturing, and locomotive environments, as well as occasional travel to customer, supplier, and Wabtec facilities. Relocation assistance may be provided when eligibility requirements are met. Employment is regular, and the job posting states a salary range of $104,800–$149,300, with possible annual bonus eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of Ethernet network design experience.
Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switch configuration and network architecture development.
Knowledge of communications networks, controls systems, software integration, and cybersecurity principles.
Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability and willingness to work hands-on in laboratory and locomotive environments supporting design validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and locomotive environments.
Ability to safely work around high-power, medium-voltage, and high-current electrical systems during testing and validation activities.
Ability to remain stationary and use a computer for extended periods.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; offers are conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Controls or software development experience.
Occasional travel to customer, supplier, and Wabtec facilities may be required.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET communication networks for locomotive and transit applications.
Lead network design activities for new product introduction programs, product upgrades, and customer requisitions.
Develop and manage network requirements, design standards, and validation methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate, implement, and validate locomotive control systems and network architectures.
Incorporate secure network design principles and requirements into product development to support cybersecurity initiatives.
Investigate and resolve field and laboratory issues through structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams and communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
Support development of next-generation locomotive technologies, including battery-electric and transit applications.
Work hands-on in laboratory and locomotive environments to support design validation, testing, and troubleshooting.