Engineer 4, Systems
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Knorr-Bremse scores B on the Alion truth index.
Engineer 4, Systems
LOCATION: Watertown, NY / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 10588 |JOB GRADE: 17
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid
Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Description
The Systems Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, development, and validation of brake control products. This role focuses on developing robust mechanical, electro-mechanical, and mechatronic control systems that meet performance, safety, quality, and customer requirements. The Systems Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, perform technical analyses, support product integration, and drive product development throughout the lifecycle
Responsibilities
- Provide maintenance support for existing products.
- Gather customer requirements for the design of rail braking systems
- Prepare technical proposals including clause-by-clause comments to customer specifications
- Prepare systems documentation including requirement specifications, schematics, etc.
- Perform functional and software validation testing.
- Write Industry papers and speak at conferences, trade shows, etc.
- Develop interface control documents
- Prepare system-level Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Assist with the development of verification and validation test procedures
- Assist with preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers in support of sales
- Design complex braking systems to satisfy customer and/or strategic development requirements
- Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root cause / corrective actions
- Provide input to strategic development planning.
- Perform and participate in design reviews.
- Prepare detailed design documentation.
- Adhere to all NYAB development processes.
- Interface with other departments as necessary.
Knowledge
- Understanding of rail braking system operation and design.
- Requirements analysis, allocation and traceability
- Engineering analysis - fluid dynamics, fundamental electrical, software design practice
- FMECA, FTA, PHA, Sensitivity and other Safety analysis
- Scheduling, budgeting, planning and project management
- Strong working knowledge of vibration, mechanical stress, thermal effects
- Working knowledge of System Architecture Development
- Problem solving skills.
- Use of Standard Microsoft Office Suite for communication and documentation
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related required
- Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related is a plus
- 6+ years of directly relevant experience
- Experience in Rail or transportation systems development
- Development for safety rated systems (SIL)
- Development using System Modelling Tools (SysML)
- Scrum development methodologies
- Experience with software-based control systems.
- Shainin Tools/Six Sigma Methods
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Watertown, NY is $105,400-$158,200 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
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