Advance Lead Engineer

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:&#xa0;http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. &#xa0; &#xa0; Role Summary / Purpose: The Advance Lead Engineer - Controls Simulation will lead the development and validation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions for locomotive control systems. This role involves developing physics-based plant models for traction, auxiliary power, engine, train control, and trip optimizer functions using MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and Stateflow, supporting real-time code generation and deployment, executing verification and validation activities, and analysing test results. The role also includes supporting HIL simulator integration, maintenance, and continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. &#xa0; Functional Responsibility: • Lead the development, integration, and validation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions for control system verification and validation. • Collaborate with systems, controls, and subsystem teams to define simulation requirements and develop physics-based plant models using MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and Stateflow. • Develop and maintain MIL/SIL workflows, test harnesses, and automated verification environments. • Generate and integrate real-time code using auto-code generation tools and support deployment on HIL platforms. • Develop and maintain MATLAB and Python automation scripts for testing, data analysis, and process improvement. • Configure, integrate, and support HIL platforms such as Concurrent Real-Time, OPAL-RT, and NI PXI. • Support system integration, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis in real-time test environments. • Manage simulation models, software assets, and test artifacts using Git/GitLab configuration management practices. • Participate in model, code, and design reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project requirements. • Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and engineering deliverables, and communicate project status, risks, and key technical updates to stakeholders. &#xa0; Qualification / Essential Requirement: • Bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, Control Systems, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Control and Computing, or a related engineering discipline. • Minimum 8+ years of experience in real-time embedded systems and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) design, development, integration, and validation. • Hands-on experience with COTS HIL platforms such as Concurrent Real-Time, OPAL-RT, NI PXI, or equivalent real-time simulation systems. • Strong expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, and Stateflow for plant modelling, control system development, simulation, and validation. • Experience in developing physics-based models of engines, traction motors, alternators, generators, power electronics, battery systems, and related electromechanical systems. • Strong experience with Model-Based Design (MBD) methodologies, including MIL/SIL workflows, test harness development, automated testing, and model verification & validation. • Good understanding of RT Linux, QNX, or other real-time operating systems. • Minimum 3 years of experience with LabVIEW for test automation, data acquisition, instrumentation, and GUI development. • Experience using Git/GitLab for source code management, configuration control, issue tracking, and collaborative development. • Strong understanding of electrical and embedded control systems, including the ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture documents. • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485, and ARCNET. <