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# System Project Engineer

- **Company:** wabtec GmbH
- **Location:** Brunnthal, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Internet Protocol, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5963802933

## About the Role

* Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a similar technical field.
 * 5+ years of experience in system engineering, project engineering or a comparable technical role.
 * Experience with technical project execution, including project planning, effort estimation, risk management and resource coordination.
 * Hands-on understanding of audio systems, including analog and digital audio, amplification, microphones, speakers, signal levels and acoustic performance
 * Experience in requirements engineering, technical specifications and requirements management/traceability tools
 * Good understanding of IP networks and communication protocols
 * Strong teamwork attitude within an international and multicultural environment.
 * High sense of ownership and accountability.

Languages

 * German: fluency required (C1 or native level).
 * English: fluency required.
 * Italian and/or French: nice to have.

## Description

You will be based at our Munich/Brunnthal office, working closely with our customers as well as with engineering teams across Germany, Switzerland and Italy.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager.

What will you do to make a difference?

As a System Project Engineer, you will take technical ownership of customer projects from the bid phase through delivery and commissioning.

Beyond system design, you will be responsible for technical project management, ensuring proper planning, execution, cost control and communication with both customers and internal stakeholders.

You will act as the primary technical contact for your assigned projects, coordinating the technical activities across the different engineering disciplines.

Your main responsibilities

System Engineering & Technical Activities

 * System design and engineering of Passenger Information Systems and related subsystems.
 * Produce high-quality technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, requirements and test documentation.
 * Manage technical topics with customers independently, from concept definition through integration and commissioning.
 * Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements and operational constraints.

Project Management & Execution

 * Plan and monitor project engineering activities, milestones, workloads, dependencies and technical risks.
 * Track project hours, resource allocation and engineering effort to ensure adherence to budget.
 * Prepare regular progress reports for management, highlighting risks, deviations and proposed corrective actions.