System Engineer

Job Title: System Engineer Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Duration: Full Time/Contract Accountabilities: Define Concept of Operations for the project including identifying operational scenarios and use cases Define System Architecture for the project (logical, functional, and physical architectures) Lead scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer Lead System Requirements effort and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Decompose System Requirements to lower-level elements and work with the engineering teams to ensure proper allocation Serve as the project’s cross-functional technical interface between product development, engineering, manufacturing, verification & validation, commissioning, and RAMS teams. Identify, define, control and manage system interfaces Acquire deep understanding of subsystems provided by external suppliers and ensure compatibility at system level Support project Engineering in all technical decisions Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution Support Customer design review and internal design reviews Support lab, factory, and field testing Execution of System Integration Test Define impact analysis for proposed changes to the system and support System Configuration Management through the whole lifecycle Ensure compliance with company processes Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards. Provide support to Projects external stakeholders (Customers, Users, Tenders) and participate to the budget estimation. Required Skills/Knowledge: o 5-10 year engineering with a minimum 5 years’ as a lead systems/design engineer. o Experience in managing External Integration Consultant Packages o Experience in managing external stakeholders such as Civil Partners/External Contractors/Suppliers o Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to deliver solutions to closure o Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams o Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems (e.g. Doors), product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools o Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience o Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills o Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance o Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner o Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities o Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts: · V-lifecycle, · System Architecture · Requirements Management, · Configuration Management, · Interface Management, o Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems o Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time o Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Desired Skills/Knowledge: PE certification in California within an Electrical Engineering discipline Experience with Construction / Civil Work and application standards Prefer Expertise in any ONE or more of the following: High Speed Railways System Power systems including traction power and medium to low voltage designs EMI / EMC system integration and validation Telecoms and Network designs Automated control design and development systems Conventional signaling control designs CBTC (Communication based train control) systems and designs Knowledge and/or experience working with Railway, Signaling Applications and/or ERTMS systems Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations Knowledge of job-specific tools (Doors, others may apply) is an advantage Experience in BIM design process Knowledge of FRA/FTA regulations Education: Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience. Job Type: Contract Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: Oakland, CA 94601: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person