Systems Architect

Wabtec • Erie, PA

1d • $120,600 - $171,700

About The Position

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. How will you make a difference? In this role, the Systems Architect is responsible for driving some of the most complex and technically challenging projects within the Trip Optimizer portfolio . You will also help lead strategic initiatives to grow Trip Optimizer in both near term and future successes. What will your typical day look like? 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. 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).

Requirements

• BE/BTech/MTech in ECE /Computer Science /EEE or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
• 8+ 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Trip Optimizer, LOCOTROL, and GoLINC
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies
• Familiarity 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 ELM
• Familiarity with both Tollgate and agile practices and product development lifecycles.
• Experience in a leadership or mentorship role within multidisciplinary teams.

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level