Solutions Architect

Clever Devices; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is seeking a Solutions Architect to design technical solutions in response to RFPs and SOWs, producing compliance matrices, diagrams and technical descriptions for formal proposals.

You will work with account management, proposal leadership, and various departments to determine win strategies and to lead software/hardware interface definitions where needed. Hybrid work with regional office in Long Island, NY or Apex, NC, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical background; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4–10 years of related systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of system architectures, methods and techniques.
• Experience with comms tech and protocols (modems, routers, J1939/J1708, RS232, VoIP, Ethernet/POE).
• Transit/ITS experience a plus; rail systems preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and Visio; comfortable with Word.

Responsibilities

• Read RFPs and assign compliance matrix to product managers.
• Respond to system requirements and review responses.
• Evaluate system options and assess risks, costs, time and resources.
• Design proposed solutions and determine system specifications for hardware/software compatibility.
• Create architecture diagrams and technical descriptions for proposals.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, pricing and management.
• Provide input for documentation and stay updated on industry trends.
• Maintain templates and proposal databases; support bid library.

Skills

Engineering background

Systems engineering

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Public transit ITS

J1939/J1708 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

As THE leader in transit technology, Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) vision is to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility. Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world.

We are continuing to grow, and are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team.

For candidates living near the Long Island, NY or Apex, NC area, this position is a hybrid position requiring 2+ days per week in the office. For those outside of those regions, we would consider remote employment with travel to our offices on an as-needed basis.

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing a technical solution in response to Requests for Proposal (RFP) specification requirements, as, well as SOW requests, and producing the technical content (the completed compliance matrix, diagrams, solution description, etc.) of a formal proposal. This includes developing and defining the system architecture / technical solution, defining the project deployment plan based on required engineering development, gathering, analyzing, and formatting information, writing drafts, ensuring compliance with the RFP, and seeking the appropriate approvals.

The Solutions Architect will work with the Account Manager and Proposal Lead from bid board to proposal submittal in determining the win strategy, as well as leveraging the Product Management, Deployment, and other departments as deemed necessary. In addition, where required, the Solutions Architect is responsible for leading the support of the definition of software and hardware development and interfaces for the proposed solution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reads RFPs, including technical requirements
• Assigns compliance matrix and sends to product managers for responses
• Responds to overall system requirements and reviews all product manager responses
• Performs evaluation of system alternatives and assessment of risks and costs, including:
• Scope
• Technology
• Quality
• Time
• Resources
• Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
• Designs the proposed solution
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
• Collaborates with product management, systems engineers, pricing, and management
• Designs system architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provides for present and future cross functional requirements and interfaces
• Creates solution Architecture diagrams, final customer-facing requirements responses, and technical description of the solutions
• Provides input for documentation on new or existing systems
• Stays connected to the industry and seeks out industry and competitor trends, communicating such trends to management. Understands new product development as it relates to developing the proposal technical solution
• Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintains proposal support databases
• Serves as technical resource within systems deployment team
• Updates the bid library as required

Qualifications

• Engineering and / or technical background (Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Engineering is preferred)
• 4-10 years of related systems engineering experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of system architectural principles, methods, and techniques
• Working knowledge of communication technology and protocols including modems, routers, J1939, J1708, RS232, VoIP, Ethernet / POE, switches, etc.
• Network knowledge including WLAN, cellular, VPN, etc.
• Hardware knowledge such cameras, DVR, LED / LCD signs, etc.
• Public Transit / ITS experience a major plus, especially rail systems
• Expert working in Microsoft Excel, and Visio, comfortable in Microsoft Word
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a comprehensive manner; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize (Organized, timely, corporative, and analytical)
• Comfortable presenting to Senior Management
• Exceptional written, presentation, interpersonal and communications skills
• Expert in Excel, Word, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Experience with government procurement preferred
• Ability to travel when required, work late and work over the weekend on occasion to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and/or experience with the following is preferred:
• IT architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development
• Engineering and software architecture design
• Business analysis
• Project and product management
• Strong understanding of the transit industry and intelligent transit systems used on public transportation

Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is an Affir­mat­ive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation range posted for this position represents the anticipated minimum and maximum compensation for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The exact compensation offered will depend on several factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, training, education and/or physical location; internal equity; and, budget.

In addition, Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and time off, and many others, depending on the level and position offered. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business need.