Electrical Systems Engineer – Atlanta, GA

Stadler; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the integration of electrical systems in rail signaling environments. You will work across disciplines to ensure safety, compliance, and reliable operation of enclosures, cabinets, and wiring in rail vehicles.

The role requires a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, 5–8 years of relevant experience, proficiency with CAD tools (Catia V5/NX) and schematic software (E3/RuPlan), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 5–8 years of railway, defense, automotive, aerospace or related industry experience.
• Structured approach to manage integration of multiple projects and deliverables.
• Ability to read and implement electrical schematics.
• Experience with CAD tools (Catia V5 or NX).
• Experience with schematic software (E3 or Ruplan).
• Experience with PLM/ERP/ECN systems (SmarTeam).
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong teamwork across inter‑departmental colleagues.
• Fluent in English; German a plus.
• Must be able to work onsite in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Develop the mechanical design and integration of electrical enclosures, cabinets and cable ducts.
• Integrate electrical equipment and systems into rail vehicles and ensure proper function.
• Create electrical function overviews in E-CAD for schematics.
• Create concepts, specifications and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Commissioning and Type Testing departments.
• Interpret and incorporate local, federal and customer requirements into system design.
• Take ownership of the design, documentation and function of subsystems.
• Perform FAIs for various systems if necessary.
• Integrate electrical systems into our vehicles/third party vehicles.
• Redline electrical schematics.
• Coordinate with installation planning, mechanical engineers and draft teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5 or NX

E3 or RuPlan

SmarTeam PLM/ERP/ECN

Job description

How You Can Make An Impact

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration of electrical systems within complex signaling environments, such as trains and railway wayside infrastructure. This role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership, innovation, and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects with minimal supervision

Key Activities

• Develop the mechanical design and integration of electrical enclosures, cabinets and cable ducts
• Integrate assigned electrical equipment and systems into rail vehicles with responsibility for their proper functioning in the vehicle
• Create electrical function overviews in E-CAD as a basis for schematic drawings
• Create concepts, specifications and other related technical documentation
• Support Procurement, Production, Commissioning and Type Testing departments
• Interpret and incorporate local, federal and customer requirements into system design
• Take ownership of the design, documentation and function of sub-systems
• Responsible for performing FAIs for various systems, if necessary
• Integrate electrical systems into our vehicles/third party vehicles
• Redline electrical schematics
• Responsible for various subsystems in Electrical Engineering
• Technical coordination with other disciplines (installation planning, mechanical engineering, electrical schematic drafters, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in railway, defense, automotive, aerospace or related industries
• Structured way of working to manage integration of multiple projects, conduct testing and prepare all deliverables associated within the system
• Ability to read and implement electrical schematics
• Experience in electrical / mechanical CAD design (e.g. Catia V5 or NX)
• Experience with schematic software (e.g. E3 or Ruplan)
• Experience working with PLM, ERP and ECN systems (e.g. SmarTeam)
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong teamwork skills with inter-departmental colleagues
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• Must be able to work onsite in Atlanta, GA