Remote Technical Director, Train Control & CBTC/ATS

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 158,000 - 284,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Technical Director-Train Control/ATS to lead technical strategy for rail control and automation systems. This remote role partners with clients, suppliers, and project teams to evaluate upgrades, review vendor deliverables, and improve system performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in rail software, 10+ years implementing CBTC/centralized traffic control, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, communications, mathematics, Data Science, or a related technical field.
20+ years of related work experience.
10+ years of experience implementing software-based rail systems.
Strong understanding of Centralized Traffic Control Systems and CBTC systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Chair technical working groups and lead discussions with CBTC/ATS suppliers.
Manage teams assessing feasibility of proposed upgrades and new technology.
Lead direct teams and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
Support the review and acceptance of vendor work products for ATS enhancements.
Coordinate with stakeholders to minimize downtime and enhance system performance.