Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

Careerwebsite; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite in Antioch, CA is seeking a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges across electrical, mechanical, and software-controlled systems in transit vehicles. You will work within VSE or CBTC groups and may be assigned to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Shop, contributing to testing, evaluation, and documentation.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have about three years of full-time experience in transit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Three years of professional verifiable experience in transit vehicle systems engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address complex engineering problems across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Participate in repair, overhaul, testing, and evaluation of transit vehicles and components.
• Witness testing and documentation support as assigned.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Transit vehicle systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Summary

The Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (SVSE) will be responsible for solving more complex and difficult engineering problems. They will participate in the repair, overhaul, testing and evaluation of transit vehicles' electrical, mechanical, electromechanical systems, software-controlled systems, TCMS, VATC, HVAC, friction brake, propulsion, diagnostic and special testing tools, and other components. Positions at this level possess specialized, technical, or functional expertise and may exercise an independent judgement in the performance of all duties. The incumbent may perform other duties such as witness testing, documentation review, supporting shops as assigned by their manager. The selected candidates must have a background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and will be assigned to positions in the Vehicle Systems Engineering (VSE) group, the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) group, or the Rolling Stock Maintenance Shop in Antioch.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.

Other Requirements:

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.