Systems Safety Engineer

Wabtec

Systems Safety Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** Summary:**

    A Systems Safety Engineer is needed to understand, guide, and document the demonstration of safety for Positive Train Control, Dispatch, and related systems in Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence portfolio for both internal and external customers. The applicant will be responsible for compiling a portion of, or all, documentation required for certification as defined by CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C, and/or CENELEC EN 50126, 50128, and 50129 as appropriate.

    Required activities include hazard identification, generation of detailed fault trees, occasional development of FMEAs, and completion of risk assessments. All failure rate data derived from the completion of these activities needs to be established and justified. Adherence to formal processes will be required, although continuous process improvements are encouraged. The candidate will work in a team environment and will receive mentoring and guidance from senior engineers.

    **Experience & Qualifications: **

    • Safety analysis and documentation of systems under development for hazardous conditions
    • Understand architecture requirements for high integrity computing solutions
    • Conduct Hazard Analysis
    • Develop system level failure analysis reports
    • Build fault trees that reflect the identified hazards and mitigations
    • Perform component level FMEAs
    • Advise development team toward product certification under CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C and CENELEC EN 50126, 50128 and 50129 , as applicable.

    Responsibilities:

    • Four-year STEM degree from an accredited college/university
    • 0-2 years related engineering experience (internships considered)
    • Attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner
    • Makes effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
    • Good oral and written communication skills
    • Self-motivated, results oriented, with a clear focus on quality and on time delivery
    • Effectively manages transitions between projects/tasks
    • Ability to support 5-10% travel
    • Experience in Python or in coding in C and derivative languages is a plus.

    You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

    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).

  • Qualifications

    Additional Information

    Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $54700-72500 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

    What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

    At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

    If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

    Who are we?

    Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

    Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

    Culture powers us and the possibilities.

    We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

    We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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  • Industry
    Manufacturing