Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The engineer who fills this position will be responsible for collaborating as part of a team on the design, development, analysis and testing of new software-based systems within the LEADER product family.

Essential Functions

• Provide maintenance support for existing products.
• Develop requirements for the design of energy management/train control systems.
• Develop interface control documents.
• Prepare technical proposals, including clause-by-clause comments to customer specifications.
• Prepare systems documentation, including requirement specifications, schematics, etc.
• Perform system integration.
• Prepare system-level Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Assist with the development of verification and validation test procedures.
• Absorb and prepare for technical presentations to customers in support of sales.
• Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root causes / corrective actions.
• Perform and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare detailed design documentation.
• Adhere to all NYAB development processes.
• Interface with other departments, as necessary.

Skills And Competencies

• Data Analysis experience using Excel, MATLAB, Python, C, C++, etc.
• Basic understanding of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electrical Systems.
• Experience with software-based control systems.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Use of the Standard Microsoft Office Suite for communication and documentation.

Work Environment

• The employees’ responsibilities will involve working at a computer terminal the majority of the time; however, there will be field work at the Rail Roads at times up to 10% annually.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an office work environment position.
• In addition, there will be field work, and when there is, the person must be able to climb onto and off a locomotive.
• Must be able to carry a backpack with equipment and tools up to 25 lbs.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• 6+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Familiarity/Experience with Control Topologies.
• Proficient use of Unix/Linux-like environments.
• Experience with C/C++ development.
• Experience in Rail or transportation systems software development strongly preferred.
• Development for safety-rated systems (SIL).
• Scrum development methodologies.
• Development using System Modelling Tools (SysML, UML).

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field required.

EEO-Disability/Veterans

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. EOE-Disability/Veterans