Rolling Stock/ System/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

DBSI Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rail engineering company in Oakland, CA, seeks a Rolling Stock/System/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical subsystems. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and have extensive knowledge of railway systems and safety standards. Strong skills in tools like IBM DOORS and a proactive approach to interface management are essential. This full-time role offers a chance to work within an influential industry.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of railway systems and operations.
• Experience in system engineering and integration.
• Proven ability to work with mixed traffic operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems integration and interface management across subsystems.
• Proficiency in validation/testing and onboard technologies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems integration

Railway industry standards knowledge

Communication wiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Overview

Rolling Stock/ System/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer – Oakland, CA

MUST HAVE: MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL, RAIL, CBTC, WIRE HARNESS, BRAKING & SPEED SENSOR KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNICATION WIRING, ROLLING STOCK PREFERRED EX ALSTOM TRAIN / BOMBARDIER TRAINS/BART

Responsibilities

• Looking for a Rolling Stock System Engineer with strong systems integration and interface management across mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems.
• Proficiency in railway industry standards (EN50126/8/9, TSI) and tools like IBM DOORS for requirements management is essential. Experience with safety-critical systems, validation/testing, and onboard technologies (ETCS, CBTC, TCMS, HVAC, braking, traction) is also crucial.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transport Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of railway systems and operations: locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, high-speed and freight trains.
• Experience in system engineering, integration, and interface management involving electrical/electronic systems (HV/MV/LV), traction, braking, signalling (ETCS, CBTC, PTC), interlocking, HVAC, and TCMS.
• Proven ability to work with mixed traffic operations (high-speed, freight, commuter).
• Familiarity with configuration management, system performance evaluation, and validation techniques.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Working knowledge of international standards and safety norms (EN, UIC, TSI, EN50126/28/29)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Manufacturing

Industries

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing and Rail Transportation