Manager, Carborne System Data Maintenance

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Brooklyn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for software and hardware configuration control for carborne applications across new and existing subway car fleets. The manager develops and maintains software configuration documentation, commissions and accepts software workstations, develops in-house software modifications, validates vendor software changes, and assists shops with implementation. The role also establishes hardware configuration control for Portable Test Equipment (PTE), supporting NYCT shops and the Central Electronics Shop (CES), and leads engineers specializing in network troubleshooting and corrective action. Working with MTAIT Transportation Systems Product Support personnel, the manager assesses, tests, secures, integrates, documents, and transitions technology introduced through railcar procurements into a sustainable support model. The position also provides expertise in analyzing and interpreting Event Recorder (ER) and Monitoring and Diagnostic System (MDS) incident-download data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Seven years of professional experience.
Three years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work effectively in a team and lead a team.
Practical knowledge of carborne software and microprocessor train control systems.
Practical knowledge of digital network communication systems.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in 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 for 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

Lead carborne software and hardware configuration management, including review, approval, commissioning, and maintenance of systems for new car procurements and fleet retrofits.
Manage engineers responsible for software platform evaluations, industry-standard compliance, software lifecycle documentation, cybersecurity requirements, and acceptance of supplier-delivered software.
Oversee in-house software development, testing, validation, and implementation; ensure safe deployment of updates and train maintenance personnel.
Maintain software version control, technical documentation, and inventory for software workstations, portable test equipment, and specialized diagnostic tools.
Manage hardware and software obsolescence programs, forecast replacements, upgrade platforms, and keep diagnostic equipment operational and current.
Provide technical support to maintenance, overhaul, and electronics shops by diagnosing and resolving train network, communications, monitoring, diagnostic, and event recorder issues.
Analyze event recorder and diagnostic system data for incident investigations and support accident investigations through technical analysis and interpretation of system logs.
Administer vendor loan and test agreements, coordinating engineering reviews, testing activities, and contract requirements from development through project closeout.
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate, integrate, secure, document, and transition new railcar technologies into sustainable operational support models.
Ensure compliance with software governance, cybersecurity, configuration control, escrow requirements, and operational safety standards while supporting fleet reliability and availability.
Oversee contractors, review invoices, ensure policy compliance, escalate issues, and perform other assigned managerial duties.