Systems Engineer

Job Purpose

Design, development, and deployment of world class rail products and services vital to our customers needs. Enables innovative, strategic, and high-tech solutions for the rail industry through application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Responsible for railway embedded control software architectural design, the use of UML/SysML to document the systems and subsystems, as well as other engineering activities to support the development and the deployment of products.

Req ID

10892BR

Work Location Options

Independence, MO

City

Independence

State:

Missouri

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned software components.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned product subsystem components, including user story development, definition of system interfaces, system design tasks, testing, and acceptance of user stories within the Agile team.
• Designs and deploys railway systems in operation both in the United States and abroad with travel of up to 25%.
• Works with the team to create solutions to the most important and meaningful technical problems as they relate to control systems.
• Collaborates with others to craft a vision for the architecture of the platform, devises a roadmap for evolving the current platform toward the future, and works directly with engineers to drive the implementation.
• Reviews and assesses the value of new technologies.
• Works closely with the different engineering groups to deploy practical and highly functional systems for railways
  
  
  

Education / Training

Bachelors degree in computer science/engineering, software engineering, systems or mechatronics engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.

Qualifications And Experience

• 5+ years of experience in systems design and development and 2+ years of experience with software development.
• 2+ years of experience with Linux infrastructures, database, as well as programming and/or scripting languages.
• Proven experience developing strategic system architecture plans using UML/SysML.
• Extensive experience in system and network creation and development.
• Experience with *nix Environments. knowledge and experience with Unix/Linux platforms performing as functional embedded systems.
• Knowledge and experience with development of highly functional embedded systems.
• Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving system problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience conducting technology, trends, standards, and products research.
• Self-starter, willing to take on whatever tasks are necessary to facilitate the design, implementation, and testing of the systems.
• Solid track record prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure.
• Ability to function extremely well as a team member, at times conceding personal preferred solutions to those that make business, functional, and strategic sense.
  
  
  

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  
  
  

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Independence, MO PRIIS - 287