EOI - Senior Electrical Engineer - Software - Brooklyn 1

Hatch • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Senior Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer - Software to join their US Infrastructure sector in the Vehicle Electrical Engineering group. The role involves supporting rail transit agencies in procuring rail vehicles and systems by establishing requirements, participating in technical design reviews, and supporting software quality assurance. The engineer will also develop technical specifications for software in rail vehicle equipment, analyze and apply software standards, evaluate supplier proposals, provide analysis for software submittals, conduct Software Quality Assurance Audits, and witness software and system-level equipment tests. Additionally, the role includes leading a group of Vehicle Electrical Engineers, ensuring cohesive reviews, applying software industry best practices, and mentoring engineers in software innovations, including AI coding tools.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (specific industry experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of a BS/MS degree).
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software engineering and software quality assurance.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical client personnel.

Nice To Haves

• EIT/PE is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of rail transit industry, experience with rail vehicle procurements, broad understanding of rail transit vehicle electrical systems and interfaces.
• Understanding of relevant EN Standards (i.e., EN 50128 and EN 50657), FRA regulations, and IEEE safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support rail transit agencies in the procurement of rail vehicles and systems through establishing requirements, participating in technical design reviews, and supporting software quality assurance efforts.
• Develop technical specifications for software included in new and upgraded rail vehicle equipment and systems.
• Analyze and apply IEEE and EN software standards to rail transit procurements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with specification system and software requirements.
• Provide cogent analysis based on specification requirements for software submittits.
• Conduct Software Quality Assurance Audits at supplier sites.
• Witness software and system-level equipment tests.
• Lead a group of Vehicle Electrical Engineers in ensuring cohesive reviews between engineers across multiple projects.
• Ensure latest software industry best practices are applied to all projects.
• Mentor and train engineers in latest software innovations, including the field of artificial-intelligence software coding tools.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Top employer
• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents

What This Job Offers

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