Senior Systems Engineer III

Overview: MxV Rail seeks a Senior Systems Engineer III to support the Communications and Train Control (C&TC) team in defining, designing, modeling, testing, and evaluating C&TC technologies for the railroad industry. We seek a talented and highly motivated engineer to support current and next-generation train control technology and railway operations research. The successful candidate will support the research and systems engineering of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems, railroad safety systems, automation technology, lifecycle management, and other areas of activity within C&TC. Primary Responsibilities: The Senior Systems Engineer III is responsible for providing professional engineering and scientific services to internal and external customers as directed by the Staff Leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing project leadership and technical oversight, as well as interfacing directly with railroad committees, vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders. The position involves applying engineering principles, systems engineering, data analysis, programming languages, database management, and querying to research and engineer train control systems. The successful candidate is expected to participate in all phases of projects by assisting in requirement development, modeling, implementation, test planning, test execution, data analysis, presentations, and report writing. The successful candidate is also expected to have project leadership responsibilities, which include assisting in proposal preparation, project planning, project execution, project oversight, technical oversight, mentoring internal staff, interacting with customers, and preparing deliverables. * Leading the development of system concepts and formal system Concepts of Operations documents. * Leading development of systems engineering documentation, including formal system functional and performance requirements and interface specifications. * Oversight of internal and industry processes related to systems engineering of interoperable train control technologies. * Providing input on system safety activities to support the development of systems engineering documentation. * Performing requirements tracing tasks within requirements management tools. * Project management duties, including oversight of project activities and managing project schedules and budgets. * Leading technology research and development activities. * Leading problem definition and technical needs analysis across various projects within C&TC. * Mentoring of junior-level staff. * Working independently or within a multi-disciplinary group composed of MxV Rail staff, railroad personnel, and vendor product development personnel. * Representing MxV Rail in industry committees and at industry conferences. * Identification and development of project opportunities and technical capabilities to support industry needs related to train control applications. * Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Other duties may include: * Performing data simulations and analysis related to train control systems. * Supporting the definition and execution of formal test cases and test programs. * Leading data collection, organization, and analysis using common, customized tools and techniques. * Applying statistical methods to determine requirements, processes, and standards. Required Skills & Abilities: * Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work. * Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. * Minimum five years of experience working in a professional engineering environment. * Professional experience with systems engineering concepts, particularly the system definition process (requirements analysis, system concept definition, and requirements definition) and test methodology (test case definition, test design). * Familiarity with requirements management, including requirements management tools and requirements tracing activities. * Experience developing practical solutions to open-ended problems. * Experience leading projects, including oversight of project activities, quality of deliverables, and management of project budgets and schedules. * Experience working across different levels within and outside an organization. * Ability to work independently and within a team from a hybrid work environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication, along with demonstrable public speaking skills. Capable of preparing and delivering technical presentations to scientific groups. * Demonstrate computer skills, with experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications: * Professional engineering experience in the areas of systems engineering, train operations, and train control. * Experience working with engineering projects related to PTC systems, specifically those deployed by the North American freight railroad industry, e.g., ITC PTC. * Familiarity with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards and Federal regulations related to railroad operations and train control systems. * Experience working with railroad operating rules (GCOR and NORAC). * Experience with industry committees and/or professional/technical organizations responsible for standards setting. * Understanding of railroad industry safety, operational efficiency, and reliability objectives and related strategies. * Familiarity with, or basic understanding of, risk/threat/hazard analysis. * Experience in testing against system requirements, including familiarity with test case management, software tools, and traceability of test cases to system requirements. * Proficient in testing methods, data collection, analysis techniques, and reporting. Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. * Environment: Office and field environments. Must be able to walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment, including uneven surfaces such as ballast. * Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. * Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. * Travel: Travel will be required to support industry events and outreach. Travel is estimated at 15%. Benefits Overview: * Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance * Railroad Retirement * 401(k) Program with Company Match * AAR Pension Plan * Life Insurance (life, accident, or disability insurance) * Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time * Incentive Compensation Program * Fortnight Schedule * Remote Work * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible Spending Account * Tuition Reimbursement * Wellness Program Salary Range: $82,709 - $86,017 DOQ