Signaling System Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Signaling System Engineer to join our on-site team in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. You will lead the identification, management, and traceability of signaling requirements across the project lifecycle, coordinate subsystem interfaces, and define the physical architecture within the overall system.

The role demands strong communication, problem solving, and multi-project multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 -5 years’ experience as a lead systems/design engineer in signaling system projects
• CBTC (Communication based train control) systems and designs
• Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to deliver solutions to closure
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems, product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
• Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts:
• V-lifecycle,
• System Architecture
• Requirements Management
• Configuration Management
• Interface Management
• Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Rail or rail transit domain experience

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage Overall Signaling System Requirements across the entire life cycle of the project (Design and Testing)
• Ensure apportionment of Overall Signaling System requirements to subsystems
• Ensure Signaling System Design and ATC Gap Analysis from a defined version to achieve proper functionalities
• Manage interfaces between Signaling Subsystem and Other Subsystems (e.g. Rolling Stock, TLC)
• Define the Physical Architecture of the Signaling part and integrate within Overall System Architecture
• Ensure development of Products complies with Requirements and Interfaces
• Deliver assigned tasks on time, on budget and quality
• Promote efficiency and standardization of signaling systems across projects
• Define signaling system integration test procedures and execute tests
• Define lab test procedures and prepare final test dossier
• Understand and integrate standards (CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC)
• Responsible for the Engineering Solution

Skills

Lead systems design

CBTC systems

Requirements management

Project management

Cross-functional teams

MS Office suite

Systems engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Rail transit domain

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Requirements management systems

Product lifecycle management tools

Defect tracking tools

Software configuration tools

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Signaling System Engineer who thrives in a fast paced environment. This role located on‑site in Mississauga, Ontario CA.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the identification, the management and the traceability of Overall Signaling System Requirements for the entire life cycle of the project (Design and Testing)
• Ensure the apportionment of Overall Signaling System requirements to each of the subsystems which constitute the Signaling system.
• Ensure the Signaling System Design and ATC Gap Analysis from a define version to achieve proper Signaling System Functionalities and performances.
• Ensure the identification, management and resolution of all the interfaces between the Signaling Subsystem and the Other Subsystems (e.g. Rolling Stock, TLC) as well as the internal interfaces within the Signaling Subsystem.
• Ensure the definition of the Physical Architecture of the Signaling part and Integrate it within the Overall Physical Architecture of the overall System.
• Ensure that the Development of the Products complies with the Requirements and Interfaces of a project.
• Ensure the delivery of the assigned tasks on time, on budget and quality.
• Ensure efficiency and standardization of signaling systems across different projects (e.g. Design specifications).
• Ensure the definition of signalling system integration test procedures, the implementation of any requested test improvement, the execution of such tests and the preparation of final test dossier.
• Ensure the definition of lab test procedures, the implementation of any requested test improvement, the execution of such tests and the preparation of final test dossier
• Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards.
• Responsible for the Engineering Solution

Required Skills/Knowledge

• 3 -5 years’ experience as a lead systems/design engineer in signaling system projects
• CBTC (Communication based train control) systems and designs
• Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to deliver solutions to closure
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems, product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
• Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts:
• V-lifecycle,
• System Architecture
• Requirements Management
• Configuration Management
• Interface Management
• Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Rail or rail transit domain experience

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• PEng certification in Ontario Canada within an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Languages

• English-Proficient

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Salary Range - $84,872 (CAD) - $127,308 (CAD)

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.