Senior Signaling Integrator

Hitachi•San Francisco, CA

1d•$148,212 - $222,318•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Signaling Integrator who can work in a fast-paced environment and perform tasks ranging from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or Oakland, California, and is listed as hybrid. The role is responsible for engineering solutions and for integrating signaling systems throughout project design, testing, and delivery. It includes requirements and interface management, system architecture, integration testing, and coordination with cross-functional teams. The role also contributes to system configuration, requirements management, and data preparation for ERTMS systems. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficient English are listed. The role requires eight years of engineering experience, including at least five years as a lead systems or design engineer in signaling system projects. The Oakland salary range is $148,212–$222,318 per year. Pre-employment and employee substance screening applies, as required for safety-sensitive positions. Hitachi Rail offers a comprehensive benefits package and work/life programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Proficient English.
Eight years of engineering experience, including a minimum of five years as a lead systems or design engineer in signaling system projects.
Experience with conventional signaling control designs and CBTC (communication-based train control) systems and designs.
Extensive understanding of, or prior experience with, engineering life cycles, delivery, and hardware/software integration life cycles, with the ability to deliver solutions to closure.
Prior experience managing small- to medium-sized projects and project teams.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office, requirements management systems, product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools.
Ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams with varying skills and experience.
Effective relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to acquire a deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance.
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to peers, management, and customers.
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong experience applying systems engineering concepts, including V-lifecycle, system architecture, requirements management, configuration management, and interface management.
Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems.
Ability to multitask across multiple projects simultaneously.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Rail or rail transit domain experience.

Nice To Haves

California PE certification in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
Expertise in one or more of the following: high-speed railway systems and designs; power systems, including traction power and medium- to low-voltage designs; EMI/EMC system integration and validation; telecommunications and network designs; automated control design and development systems.
Prior experience collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations.

Responsibilities

Identify, manage, and maintain traceability of overall signaling system requirements throughout the project life cycle, including design and testing.
Apportion overall signaling system requirements to the constituent subsystems.
Perform signaling system design and ATC gap analysis to achieve required system functionality and performance.
Identify, manage, and resolve interfaces between signaling and other subsystems, such as rolling stock and TLC, as well as internal signaling subsystem interfaces.
Define the signaling physical architecture and integrate it into the overall system physical architecture.
Ensure product development complies with project requirements and interfaces.
Deliver assigned tasks on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Promote efficiency and standardization of signaling systems across projects, including design specifications.
Define signaling system integration test procedures, implement requested improvements, execute tests, and prepare final test dossiers.
Define lab test procedures, implement requested improvements, execute tests, and prepare final test dossiers.
Apply relevant CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, and other applicable standards.
Take responsibility for the engineering solution.
Contribute to system configuration and requirements management activities, and to data preparation for ERTMS systems.