Signalling System Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Signalling System Engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing signaling system requirements, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and leading cross-functional teams. You will work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the future of rail technology. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside flexible working options. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engineering expertise in signaling systems.
• Strong experience in project management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the traceability of signaling system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Lead integration test procedures and prepare final test dossiers.

Skills

Engineering expertise in Signalling Systems

Conventional signaling control designs

CBTC systems and designs

Project management

Microsoft Office suite

Requirements management systems

Strong communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Systems Engineering concepts

Rail or rail transit domain experience

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Tools

Requirements management systems

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 Railis looking for an enthusiastic self-motivatedSignalling System Engineerwho thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based inPittsburgh, PA.

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 signaling 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
• Contribute to system configuration activities, to requirement management activities and Data preparation for ERTMS systems.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• From 3 up to 5 years of Engineering expertise in Signalling Systems
• Conventional signaling control designs
• 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:

• Prefer Expertise in any ONE or more of the following:
  • High Speed Railways System and designs
  • Power systems including traction power and medium to low voltage designs
  • EMI / EMC system integration and validation
  • Telecoms and Network designs
  • Automated control design and development systems
  • Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations

Education:

• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages:
English proficient

Benefits:
Hitachi Railemployees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts,a RetirementSavings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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