Senior Electrical Engineer - Software

Hatch Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Away from Work

Job summary

Hatch in Seattle is seeking a Senior Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer to lead the procurement of rail vehicles and systems. You will establish requirements, develop specifications, and conduct quality assurance audits while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in software engineering. Top-tier medical benefits, 401(k) match, and generous vacation policies are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software engineering and software quality assurance.
• EIT/PE desirable but not required.
• Experience with rail vehicle procurements and understanding of relevant EN Standards (e.g., EN 50128, EN 50657).

Responsibilities

• Support rail transit agencies in the procurement of rail vehicles and systems.
• Develop technical specifications for software in rail vehicle systems.
• Conduct Software Quality Assurance Audits at supplier sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of rail transit industry

Software Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Requisition ID: 99769

Job Category: Engineering, Consulting, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Project Engineering, Project Management

Location: Seattle, WA, United States (Other possible locations: Ambler, PA; Brooklyn, NY; Los Angeles, CA)

Position: Senior Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer – Software

Responsibilities

• Support rail transit agencies in the procurement of rail vehicles and systems by establishing requirements, participating in technical design reviews, and supporting software quality assurance efforts.
• Develop technical specifications for software included in new and upgraded rail vehicle equipment and systems.
• Analyze and apply IEEE and EN software standards to rail transit procurements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with specification system and software requirements.
• Provide cogent analysis based on specification requirements for software submittals.
• Conduct Software Quality Assurance Audits at supplier sites.
• Witness software and system‑level equipment tests.
• Lead a group of Vehicle Electrical Engineers to ensure cohesive reviews between engineers across multiple projects, apply the latest software industry best practices to all projects, and mentor and train engineers in the latest software innovations, including AI software coding tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software engineering and software quality assurance.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non‑technical client personnel.
• EIT/PE desirable but not required.
• Additional desirable skills and experience:
• Knowledge of the rail transit industry, experience with rail vehicle procurements, broad understanding of rail transit vehicle electrical systems and interfaces.
• Understanding of relevant EN Standards (e.g., EN 50128, EN 50657), FRA regulations, and IEEE safety standards.

Benefits

• Base Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 (actual compensation is subject to variation due to education, experience, skillset, and/or location).
• Health and Welfare benefits: Top‑tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); employee wellness program.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% profit‑sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested).
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3–4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the first year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry‑over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA‑qualifying events; partial paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non‑birth parents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.