Systems Design Associate - Rail and Transit

Burns Brand•Philadelphia, PA

18h

About The Position

The System Design Associate provides technical support for the development, integration, and verification of complex train control and signaling systems. This role participates in systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, with a focus on requirements management, system architecture, interface coordination, and system integration. The System Design Associate also focuses on developing technical expertise through mentorship with more senior engineering and design staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or a combination of relevant education and equivalent engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with train control systems
Experience with requirements management or verification activities
No certifications or licenses required; however, an Engineering Intern (EI), or similar, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering activities for complex rail train control and signaling projects, including requirements development, system design, system verification, and integration.
Develop and manage system requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including traceability, change control, and stakeholder alignment.
Develop system architecture and define functional allocations to support implementation of train control solutions.
Author technical papers to document potential system functionality enhancements, balancing railroad operational objectives (such as train performance and capacity) with safety-critical requirements.
Provide interface identification, definition, and coordination across subsystems.
Assist in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines and teams.
Develop and maintain interface control documentation and lead collaboration efforts to resolve interface issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Development of verification and validation plans, procedures, and reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements and safety-critical design principles.
Attend client and/or project meetings when requested.
Support Project Managers by providing technical input to project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
May lead development of design approaches and concepts on projects of low complexity. Consult with senior technical staff when needed.
Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.