Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer

National Society for Black Engineers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Society for Black Engineers is seeking a Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges in transit vehicle systems. The role involves repair, overhaul, testing, and evaluation of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software-controlled systems across TCMS, VATC, HVAC, braking, propulsion, and diagnostics.

The candidate will work in Antioch with potential involvement in CBTC or related groups, bringing a background in mechanical or electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex engineering problems related to transit vehicle systems.
• Participate in repair, overhaul, testing and evaluation of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and software-controlled systems such as TCMS, VATC, HVAC, braking, propulsion and diagnostic tools.
• Assist with witness testing, documentation review, and supporting shops as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering or related field

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.