Experienced Communications Engineer

Intramotev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the freight industry is seeking an Experienced Communication Engineer in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on defining and implementing essential communication layers for autonomous rail vehicles, requiring expertise in networking and software development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and relevant experience in communication systems, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to innovate and enhance transportation efficiency.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Innovative Work Environment

Impactful Projects in Sustainable Transportation

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience developing communication systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++/Python.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts like TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement communication architectures for rail systems.
• Develop and optimize software modules for communication.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on system integration.

Skills

Networking concepts

Software development

Communication systems

Collaborative skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

git

Job description

About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an Experienced Communication Engineer to join the engineering team supporting growing demands in the development of autonomous, self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will be responsible for the definition, design, and implementation of robust communication layers essential for the interaction between the tablet controller, edge/site server, and the trains. You will lead in defining and optimizing the required hardware, software, and networking layers for these critical communication pathways, ensuring seamless and reliable data flow for autonomous rail vehicle operations. This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and define the implementation of communication architectures and protocols for rail vehicle systems.
• Specify and select hardware components related to vehicle communication systems.
• Develop, integrate, and optimize software modules for communication between system components (tablet, server, train).
• Define, implement, and optimize networking requirements and configurations for reliable system operation.
• Lead testing and validation efforts to ensure communication systems meet operational and functional requirements.
• Collaborate extensively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration.
• Lead problem-solving and provide comprehensive lifecycle support for fielded communication systems.
• Research technological advancements and recommend potential applications and technology investments to enhance our solutions.
• Lead and participate in design and peer reviews.
• Manage interface architectures, definitions, and control for communication systems.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams, typically 3-10 members, on diverse projects.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements introduced through prioritized capability enhancements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for testing, integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient transportation network.

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience developing communication systems, networking solutions, or related engineering projects
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, wireless communication, routing protocols)
• Proficiency in software development concepts and relevant programming languages (e.g., object-oriented programming, C/C++/Python).
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment or as an individual contributor.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with specific communication protocols (e.g., RF, CAN bus, Ethernet, Wireless standards) or interfaces.
• Experience with Linux TCP/IP stack networking, such as Yocto, OpenWRT, and Debian.
• Experience with low-latency and high resiliency back-end to front-end interfaces.
• Experience with debugging and testing complex communication systems.
• Experience with software version control tools such as git.
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, or Unmanned Systems.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development and certification.
• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2-5 years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+0-3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about communications engineering and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!