Manager Rail Infrastructure Design

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

• Monitors software and test procedures to ensure that software developed by outside sources meets NJ TRANSIT and industry-accepted standards, and confirms its quality and applicability. Conducts the review and analysis of software, design practices, documentation, and control systems of NJ TRANSIT Rail rolling stock and other Rail systems.
• Interfaces with internal Rail equipment maintenance groups and external suppliers and consultants to ensure software development or revisions necessary to resolve issues that impact equipment reliability and performance. 
• Maintain all NJ Transit PTE/PTC laptops used as qualification and diagnostic tools in the repair facilities and outlying points to resolve any software-related problems. Assist in the diagnosis of problems with rolling stock, signal & train control equipment, and other networks to determine if failures are the result of software problems.
• Coordinates all Rail equipment software changes and upgrades with Mechanical Department in-house staff to ensure that revisions are completed accurately and on a timely basis. 
• Maintain software configuration control procedures and records for all software used in Rail rolling stock and other Rail support systems, including PTC. Ensures NJ Transit’s Software Management Control Plan (SMCP) fulfills all regulatory requirements.
• Interfaces with various departments within Rail Operations and elsewhere within NJ TRANSIT to determine appropriate software requirements and provide assistance with software development or revisions to existing software, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related area
• Five (5) years of experience in the development and implementation of software for real-time control applications.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
• Must have a thorough command of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have a thorough command of the system engineering process.
• General knowledge is required of database applications, IP networks, operating systems, data structures, and modern programming languages.
• General knowledge of electrical, industrial software, and electronics engineering is required.
• General knowledge of structured software development methodologies is required.
• Specific knowledge of Rail Vehicle software systems is desired.
• Must have good interpersonal skills. 
• Travel is required for this position

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k), Retirement Plans - up to 9% match
• Tuition Assistance

At NJ Transit we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.