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Wabtec US Rail, Inc Senior Systems Engineer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Wabtec US Rail, Inc. seeks Senior Systems Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA.
Analyze, trace, and ensure adherence to system requirements on all assigned projects through the development and maintenance of the requirements traceability matrix. Evaluate, analyze, and document all explicit and implicit system operational concepts through interaction with all stakeholders on assigned projects. Ensure system and subsystem design meet the system requirements through development of documentation, participation in design reviews, and constant communication with other functional disciplines on assigned projects. Develop a strong understanding of the technical solution within each functional discipline and maintain that understanding as the technical solutions are enhanced and mature. Follow all company ISO, CMMI, and engineering policies and procedures in performing day to day activities on assigned projects. Plan and develop engineering management plan for assigned projects, including engineering schedules, budget plans, and staffing plans. Identify and evaluate risks and opportunities on all assigned projects and work with the project manager to develop risk mitigation strategies. Work closely with the project manager to ensure cost, schedule, and quality performance on assigned projects. Monitor and report project engineering performance to leadership through formal status reviews and develop project corrective action plans to improve project performance when necessary. Perform engineering trade studies on new technologies or new solutions. Organize and direct assigned project team members from other functional disciplines to ensure schedule adherence, timely issue resolution, and proper prioritization of tasks. Assist business development with bid and proposal opportunities through development of compliance matrices, technical solution, cost estimation, and proposal documentation.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, plus 5 years of experience. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, plus 2 years of experience.
The position also requires any amount of experience with all of the following:
project operations, including all phases of the system development life cycle;
managing system requirements, including external and test traceability;
technical project management of software, hardware, system, and test teams;
interfacing externally with customers, subcontractors, and vendors coordinating technical, schedule, and cost activities; and
bid and proposal activities.
Telecommuting permitted.
Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com, reference #98435 for consideration.