System Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will work for Annax, a Wabtec site specialized in passenger information systems for long and short distance trains, trams and subways.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and work with an international team based in Italy, Switzerland and Germany.

How will you make a difference?

As a System Engineer you will shape how our onboard Passenger Information Systems, Audio/PA and Video systems behave, communicate and integrate into modern rail vehicles. You will be the technical reference for system behavior, interfaces, network architecture and product performance.

This is a role where you own the solution: you influence design choices, coach colleagues on complex topics, and ensure the product works seamlessly across the whole lifecycle.

What will your typical day look like?

You understand the system as a whole

• You develop system-level specifications, interfaces and architectures, ensuring that all components—hardware, embedded devices, audio/video subsystems, network equipment—work together reliably.

You guide others

• You support System Project Engineers with technical insights, helping them take the right decisions and manage complexity.

You shape how the product evolves

• You identify improvements, challenge assumptions, and contribute to the product roadmap with a hands-on, pragmatic mindset.

You support integration and validation

• You assist during lab and on-vehicle activities when needed, providing in-depth troubleshooting and ensuring the final solution meets quality and customer expectations.

What do we want to know from you?

• A background in electronics, embedded systems, or mechatronics
• +6 years of experience in system engineering or networked systems, embedded devices or system integration
• Familiarity with audio systems, wiring diagrams, or electrical interfaces
• Curiosity for cybersecurity and system design principles
• Professional knowledge of Italian and English (German is considered a plus)
• Experience in mobility, transportation, automotive or railway is a plus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Autonomy, proactivity and ownership
• Excellent communications skills

What do we offer?

• Regular full time contract, CCNL Metalmeccanico
• Salary range: 38.000 - 50.000€
• Smart working: 2 days per week
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits, including: flexible work hours, canteen, welfare platform, non-work related accident insurance, tax assistance and electric car charging station

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Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Additional Information

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.

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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.

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