Rail Electrical Systems Engineer - Design & Validate

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Low-cost health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Referral bonus

Modern engineering workspace

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Stadler Rail Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems for modern passenger trains. You will work on power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technology, collaborating with international teams and suppliers.

The role involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and system validation across North American projects, with opportunities to contribute to safety and performance improvements while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience for mid-level candidates.
• Experience in rail, aerospace, defense, automotive or related industries valued.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Integrate systems such as HVAC, lighting, fire protection, entry systems, and passenger tech.
• Design and support vehicle power distribution, battery systems, converters, and onboard architecture.
• Support train control, safety, monitoring, and communication systems.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Create engineering docs, schematics, test plans, and verification records.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and teams worldwide.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Communication

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechatronic

Tools

E3

SmarTeam

PLM

ECN

Job description

Stadler Rail Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems for modern passenger trains. You will work on power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technology, collaborating with international teams and suppliers.

The role involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and system validation across North American projects, with opportunities to contribute to safety and performance improvements while traveling