Position: Senior CBTC Railway Signaling System Engineer – Transportation Systems Division (TSD)
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Senior CBTC Railway Signaling System Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) systems. We are seeking an experienced engineer with 7+ years of CBTC or railway signaling experience who can provide technical leadership, support complex transit projects, and ensure compliance with customer requirements, interoperability specifications, and industry standards.
What You'll Do
System Engineering & Design
- Lead system engineering activities for CBTC projects, including requirements development, system architecture, interface design, and integration planning.
- Support proposals and project execution through design reviews, verification and validation activities, and technical documentation.
- Develop and maintain requirements traceability and ensure compliance with customer and project specifications.
- Support modifications and enhancements to CBTC hardware and software platforms.
System Integration & Testing
- Perform system integration between wayside equipment, onboard vehicle systems, and other signaling subsystems.
- Lead testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field validation activities.
- Provide technical guidance for CBTC system deployment and operational readiness.
- Support on-site commissioning and issue resolution during implementation.
Technical Leadership & Customer Support
- Serve as a subject matter expert for CBTC hardware, software, radio communications, and interoperability interfaces (I2S).
- Prepare technical correspondence, reports, and customer documentation required by project contracts.
- Deliver technical presentations and support customer discussions related to requirements compliance and issue resolution.
- Support manufacturing and project teams in resolving technical challenges.
What You Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience with Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) systems or railway signaling technologies.
- Experience supporting system design, integration, testing, commissioning, and deployment activities.
- Experience working with customer requirements, interoperability specifications, and safety-critical systems.
Skills and Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of CBTC systems, wayside signaling equipment, and radio communication networks.
- Strong understanding of vital systems and vital software development methodologies.
- Experience with requirements development, requirements traceability, and systems engineering processes.
- Excellent technical writing, presentation, communication, and customer-facing skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting rail transit agencies, transportation authorities, or railway signaling suppliers.
- Familiarity with systems engineering standards and safety-critical system development processes.
- Experience with large-scale transportation infrastructure projects and field commissioning activities.
Why MEPPI?
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
- Employee Perks: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and 24/7 fitness center access.
At MEPPI, you'll help shape the future of rail transportation through advanced signaling and train control technologies that improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we combine global innovation with local execution to support critical transportation infrastructure across North America.
If you're ready to apply your CBTC expertise to industry-leading rail projects and help deliver the next generation of transit solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.