Senior Systems Engineer

Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join a global provider of rail solutions client in Oakland, CA.

Requirements:

The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Accountabilities:

• Define Concept of Operations for the project including identifying operational scenarios and use cases
• Define System Architecture for the project (logical, functional, and physical architectures)
• Lead scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer
• Lead System Requirements effort and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Decompose System Requirements to lower-level elements and work with the engineering teams to ensure proper allocation
• Serve as the project’s cross-functional technical interface between product development, engineering, manufacturing, verification & validation, commissioning, and RAMS teams.
• Identify, define, control and manage system interfaces
• Acquire deep understanding of subsystems provided by external suppliers and ensure compatibility at system level
• Support project Engineering in all technical decisions
• Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
• Support Customer design review and internal design reviews
• Support lab, factory, and field testing
• Execution of System Integration Test
• Define impact analysis for proposed changes to the system and support System Configuration Management through the whole lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with company processes
• Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc. standards.
• Provide support to Project external stakeholders (Customers, Users, and Tenders) and participate in the budget estimation.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 7-10 years engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a lead systems or design engineer
• Experience in managing External Integration Consultant Packages
• Experience in managing external stakeholders such as Civil Partners/External Contractors/Suppliers
• Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to deliver solutions to closure
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems (e.g. Doors), product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
• Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts:
  • V-lifecycle,
  • System Architecture
  • Requirements Management,
  • Configuration Management,
  • Interface Management,
  • Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• PE certification in California within an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Prefer Expertise in any ONE or more of the following:
  • High Speed Railways System
  • Power systems including traction power and medium to low voltage designs
  • EMI / EMC system integration and validation
  • Telecoms and Network designs
  • Automated control design and development systems
  • Conventional signaling control designs
  • CBTC (Communication-based train control) systems and designs
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Railway, Signaling Applications and/or ERTMS systems
• Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations
• Knowledge of job-specific tools (Doors, others may apply) is an advantage
• Experience in BIM design process
• Knowledge of FRA/FTA regulations

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Languages:

• English-Proficient

NOTE:

• The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $175,00 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity, and location.
• In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, the client’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
• Proof of COVID-19 complete vaccination is required for this position.

Additional Information:

The client provides a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 

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