Advanced Lead Engineer - Network Systems

Who will you be working with? You will be part of Modular Control Architecture (MCA) software team. The MCA SW architecture is highly flexible, made up of many modular software, application, and hardware elements. While flexibility adds opportunity and capability, it also adds complexity, driving the importance of a robust platform SW and communication strategy. MCA is built on MBSE (Model Based System Engineering) principles for requirements management and test cases with full traceability built into the MBSE model. How will you make a difference? The Advanced Lead Engineer is responsible for the development and integration of ethernet communication networks supporting the locomotive control system. This role focuses on ensuring robust, reliable, secure, and scalable data exchange between distributed controllers, including locomotive supervisory controls, propulsion controls, engine controllers, I/O modules, and external interfaces. Operating within the MCA (Modular Control Architecture) team, this role bridges network architecture, control system behavior, and validation, ensuring network communication supports locomotive control, performance, and cybersecurity expectations across multiple locomotive platforms. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience Experience with networked control systems, including embedded communications, Ethernet-based networking, switch protocols, timing, synchronization, and interface definition Experience in system integration and/or system validation Proficiency with DDS, INCA, MATLAB/Simulink, and GitLab-based source repositories preferred Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and familiarity with INCOSE systems engineering best practices preferred Ability to support hands‑on validation in simulation labs and on‑loco