Advanced Lead Control Application Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is looking for an Advanced Lead Control Application Engineer in Contagem, Brazil. You will work with a global cross-functional team and develop the Next Generation Locomotive Control Architecture, which modernizes the electronics, software, applications and network communication of locomotives. The goal is to improve software quality and engineering productivity while meeting customer needs and cyber security expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and design Matlab/Simulink control applications using MBSE techniques for functions such as ePowerTrain, battery charger systems and torque management for battery electric or diesel locomotives.
• Contribute to the application architecture definition and implementation in the control software.
• Prepare content and conduct design reviews for the control functions.
• Develop and test Matlab/Simulink models in line with input requirements.
• Define application requirements and interfaces between control applications, and support integration and testing on software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop and production platforms.
• Develop tools and methodologies with MATLAB/Python and lead issue resolution to ensure robust product launches.
• Document technical data consistently with engineering policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering with a control systems background.
• Experience developing and testing embedded software using MBSE techniques.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices across the full lifecycle, including requirements management, source control, defect tracking and testing.
• Scripting with MATLAB or Python, and experience with protocols such as TCP/IP and serial protocols.
• Ability and willingness to travel less than 10% of the time, and advanced or fluent English.

What we offer

• Medical and dental assistance extended to dependents.
• Private pension plan, profit sharing and meal policy depending on location.
• Life insurance, employee assistance program and Headspace mental health app.
• Christmas card or basket, gift for children under 11, and extended maternity leave.
• Language incentive policy, mentorship programs, training platform access, Wellhub and pharmacy assistance.