Manager, Carborne System Data Development

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Brooklyn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Carborne System Data Development is responsible for implementing new carborne technology, equipment, and system interfaces while maintaining high safety standards for new car procurements and retrofit programs. Special programs include design, validation, and installation of carborne CBTC and modern signaling initiatives, as well as communications, track intrusion detection, and network-upgrade projects. The role directs testing, inspection, analysis, corrective actions, and reliability tracking for CBTC equipment on trains serving the Canarsie, Flushing, and QBL lines, with future deployment across NYCT subway lines. It also evaluates and coordinates DCE-related NYCT EMI/EMC programs and validations for new car procurements, test programs, and system upgrades.

The position leads a team of engineers integrating CBTC and modern signaling carborne equipment into the fleet, and coordinates work across internal divisions, maintenance and support shops, consultants, and contractors. The manager oversees design reviews, testing, commissioning, technical support, system compatibility, incident investigation, and reliability reporting, including integration of updated 5G train radios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college in Electrical or Electro/Mechanical.
• Seven years of professional experience.
• Two years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in and lead a team.
• Practical knowledge of carborne software and microprocessor train control systems.
• Practical knowledge of digital network communication systems.
• Knowledge of technologies related to heavy railcar engineering, transit vehicle systems and interfaces, and their interaction with wayside equipment.
• Thorough understanding of design, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective action related to railcar software and control systems.
• Experience with the NYCT environment and wayside equipment.
• Experience working closely with NYCT railcar maintenance and overhaul shops, support shops, equipment suppliers, other DOS divisions, and other NYCT departments.
• Knowledge of configuration control and management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and approval of carborne CBTC equipment designs; coordinate with MTA C&D, Maintenance of Way, consultants, and NYCT teams to support safe, reliable implementation and provide technical support through contract closeout.
• Support maintenance facilities and the Central Electronics Shop after acceptance by ensuring upgrades, retrofits, and validations are properly executed and documented.
• Manage engineers integrating CBTC and modern signaling carborne equipment into the fleet, including evaluating technologies, leading design reviews, overseeing testing and commissioning, and representing DCE at Safety Certification Board meetings.
• Coordinate stakeholders across C&D Signals, MOW, CES, OSS, and other groups to support safe integration and lifecycle maintenance of carborne systems.
• Lead integration of updated 5G train radios across revenue and non-revenue fleets, provide technical data, validate compatibility including EMI/EMC, and ensure no interference with CBTC operations.
• Develop an engineering team with expertise in CBTC, modern signaling, control theory, troubleshooting, data analysis, obsolescence detection, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Investigate and resolve CBTC-related Train Trouble reports, represent DCE at monthly incident review meetings, and incorporate findings into MDBF and reliability metrics.
• Perform other required duties, including contractor oversight, invoice review, policy compliance, and escalation of issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager