Lead Systems Engineer, MCA – Fleet Innovation & Transformation

Description

The Freight Services Division of the company maintains locomotives for the country's largest freight railroads, keeping them running at optimal levels.

The Fleet Innovation & Transformation team builds software and technology that improve reliability, sustainability and performance across a growing fleet of MCA-based control system locomotives.

The company is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail, with over 150 years of experience and about 30,000 employees worldwide.

You will work with a team of engineers on software for these locomotives.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition, verification, validation and implementation for MCA software releases, from system-level requirements down to sub-system requirements.
• Oversee the full MCA software release process and confirm through validation testing that system-level requirements are met.
• Plan system and sub-system validation and tests so they match the defined requirements and scope.
• Set the scope of each MCA software revision or release, including requirements, documentation updates, design review planning, and verification and validation plans.
• Provide main support for installing software on customer locomotives, both in the field and in the factory, with minimal disruption and minimal support from the company.
• Identify risks before each release and put mitigation steps in place to bring them to an acceptable level.
• Keep all levels of the organization informed about program and project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Detailed knowledge of MCA control systems, including software development and release processes.
• At least 5 years of locomotive systems engineering experience, including new product development, requisition work and installed base product support.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve product problems under high pressure.
• Ability to estimate engineering effort for defined tasks.
• High level of integrity.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate technical staff with a strong sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to strengthen teams, improve effectiveness and widen responsibilities.
• Project or program management experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and drive projects to completion by setting and hitting key milestones.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired: Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Desired: Working knowledge of INCOSE systems engineering best practices and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Desired: Demonstrated experience motivating employees and building an atmosphere of acceptance and teamwork.

Conditions

Pay range is $91,100 to $129,800. The actual salary depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demand and work location.

The pay range may change in the future.

Job titles for this role may cover more than one career level.

The company values diverse backgrounds and identities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations are available on request.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement benefits are offered, with details available on the company benefits site.
• An annual bonus may be offered if you are eligible.