Systems Engineering Manager – Rail & Transit

Description

• Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in rail and transit systems engineering, and recommends changes or improvements to engineering plans and programs.
• External contacts: Represents the organization in conferences with clients, prospective clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Develops and implements systems engineering management plans, risk management strategies, and configuration management processes for complex rail and transit projects.
• Internal contacts: Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
• Oversees the development and implementation of system architectures, interface specifications, and verification and validation plans for large-scale transit projects.
• Provides technical leadership in systems engineering processes, including requirements management, system hazard analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and safety certification in accordance with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA).
• May function as the project manager for routine to complex rail and transit systems engineering projects, including responsibilities for marketing, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resource allocation.
• Defines project scope, organizes and executes assignments, and ensures that all engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Acts as the primary technical liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, and third-party vendors on all matters related to systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects.
• Leads and manages multidisciplinary teams in the design, integration, and commissioning of rail and transit systems, ensuring seamless interoperability between subsystems such as signaling, train control, communications, and SCADA.
• Conducts quality control checks, reviews calculations, designs, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, and oversees on-site inspections and remedial design work as needed.

Requirements

• Other: Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary. Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and select appropriate solutions.
• Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. M.S. or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
• P.E. license is Required.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., AREMA, IEEE, FRA, FTA) and safety certification processes.
• 10 or more years of experience focused on systems engineering and integration for rail and transit projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in train control, signaling, and related safety-critical systems.
• Complexity: Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of engineering projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in rail/transit systems environments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance