About the Role
Location: El Segundo, CA Compensation: from $90,000 /YR (DoE); exempt + benefits
Job duties include:
Review, critique, and approve supplier / vendor designs
Help develop LRV level network architecture and requirements
Help develop tracking sheet and action item list & hold weekly meetings
Coordinate & participate with sub-system testing, vehicle level development & integration testing
Configure top level system architecture from the technical specification requirements and identify digital I/O signals and establish data transmission telegrams between TCMS and sub-systems and make ICDs (Interface Control Documents)
Participate in all sub-systems and systems integration activities with a focus on sub-system & system performance meeting the requirements
Work with Systems Integration Engineer in the conceptual, preliminary and final design for complex rail transit projects
Work with a team of engineers to provide systems engineering oversight for rail transit projects involving traction power, propulsion, braking, signaling and train control equipment, vehicle communication systems, and third rail and/or OCS poles
Responsible for providing technical direction and assuring the accuracy of the work produced by various vendor design team and contractors, including plans, specifications, and estimates
Discerns technical problems, plans solution paths, and coordinates tasks with other engineers of various disciplines and suppliers for efficient resolution
Coordinates technical activities with the project management group
Responsible for interfacing with the other disciplines to ensure proper coordination of the systems aspects of the project
Ensures compliance of systems design with all applicable codes and regulations
Evaluates and may generate, block diagrams, interface drawings, state diagrams, electrical schematics, test procedures, review verification test reports, and other technical documents as required
Supports other departments within the company concerning engineering matters
Additional responsibilities as required
Requirements
Experiences on Rolling stock design and engineering more than 5 years
Practical knowledge in electrical, mechanical & SW engineering
Practical knowledge in communication network systems such as LON Works, TCN (MVB and WTB), Ethernet network systems etc.
Practical knowledge in reading schematic (circuit) diagrams and understanding vehicle control systems and trainline functions
Proactive problem solver on any issue, both technical and non-technical
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent schedule management and task management skills
A team player with a strong determination to complete projects which may span several years
Able to travel for business to various domestic and international destinations
Practical experiences in using the federal regulations and other official standards (e.g. AAR, APTA, IEEE, ASME, EN, MIL, etc.) for the U.S. rail market a plus