Senior Embedded Network Design Engineer

About the role

The Locomotive Controls Engineering team designs, develops, integrates and validates locomotive communications and control networks for freight, transit, hybrid and battery-electric locomotives. As a Senior Embedded Network Design Engineer, you will lead the architecture, development and validation of locomotive communication networks, working with customers, suppliers, systems and software engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing, validation and service teams. The role supports new product introductions, product enhancements and field issue resolution.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of Ethernet network design experience.
• Experience configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches and developing network architecture.
• Knowledge of communications networks, controls systems, software integration and cybersecurity; controls or software development experience preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work hands-on in laboratory and locomotive environments, and occasionally travel to customer, supplier and Wabtec facilities.

Required skills

• Ethernet network design
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switch configuration
• Serial and ARCNET networks
• Cybersecurity principles

What we offer

• Salary range of $104,800-$149,300, depending on experience, education and location.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.
• Training provided for other duties outside the function or trade if needed.