Manager, System Engineering

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Manager, Systems Engineering

The Manager, Systems Engineering manages the functional department responsible for overall systems design on projects and bids. This involves the development and management of requirement specifications and designs at the system or subsystem level, operational analysis, and preparation of system databases including guideway data. Additionally, the role includes maintaining the systems design and requirements development process, while providing technical advice to the Director of Systems Engineering.

The individual will address major challenges such as ensuring compliance with customer specifications, resolving unexpected technical problems, and maximizing the re-use of existing designs to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Foster a Performance-Driven Organization and Culture:

  • Assess, measure, and reward accountability and efficiency.

  • Set and manage SMART and quantitative objectives for team members.

  • Drive activities including Talent Review, Succession Planning, Developmental Discussions, and training initiatives.

• Ensure task assignments balance work demand and capacity, addressing labor forecast challenges, and driving a one-team spirit within the Urban Rail Signaling domain.

Management Responsibilities:

• Develop, train, and motivate team members to ensure adequate expertise is available for design/requirements development.

• Mentor and coach team leads and work package managers.

• Oversee department hiring, training plans, and professional development activities.

• Establish and maintain structured Systems Design processes aligned with industry norms, customer requirements, and best practices.

• Manage medium- and long-term resource planning, budget allocation, and scheduling for system design initiatives.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Provide technical marketing support, review specifications, and assist with preparing proposals and budgets.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, safe systems and update processes based on root-cause analyses.

• Represent the company in technical committees and keep abreast of railway signaling developments.

• Promote product re-use and ensure its correct implementation.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a work environment where product safety is paramount and promote a strong safety culture among staff.

• Identify and resolve safety-related defects early in the design process.

Key Requirements:

• Over 10 years of technical/project experience in critical control systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.

• Detailed knowledge of Railway Operating Rules and practices.

• Proven ability to address and resolve new and complex system design issues.

• Strong technical writing skills and interpersonal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees or certifications relevant to this role.

• Additional technical or industry-specific expertise beyond the key requirements.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a leader with both strong technical expertise and team management experience within systems engineering, particularly in the railway or related critical control systems domain. If you're passionate about fostering innovation and efficiency while driving superior system designs to meet customer needs, this is the role for you

Salary Range: $130,400 - $165,500

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid 

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period 

• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal  emergency leave days and sick days 

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay 

• Annual Incentive plan 

• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan 

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

 Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role. 

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