Thales Group

Systems Design Specialist- Senior

Thales Group$82K — $116K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4-10 years’ experience in software-based system applications
  • Knowledge of systems development life cycle
  • Medium-level expertise in Urban Rail Signaling (URS) Systems, with at least 5 years on similar complexity systems
  • Intermediate expertise in Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) domain

Responsibilities

  • Perform system design and signaling modelling for communication-based train control systems
  • Conduct analysis and simulations to define design feasibility and requirements
  • Develop signaling design documents, including block design and interlocking control tables
  • Deliver project data to software groups, ensuring compliance with standards
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide them on technical topics
  • Collaborate with Software and Hardware teams for issue resolution
  • Prepare bids and proposals, including technical assessment and design simulations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Engagement in cutting-edge digital transformation and technology projects
  • Global reach and multicultural work environment
Full Job Description
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) We are hiring a Signaling Design Specialist - Senior for our Toronto office. The Signaling Design Specialist - Senior will, among other responsibilities, perform system design, signaling design, analysis, modelling, and simulation to specify communication-based train control systems; develop and define system design features to meet Customer requirements; develop and define System, Subsystems and Data requirements to fulfill any specific customer requirements on the project; develop block design, interlocking control tables, and application database for Software subsystems; analyze and evaluate system performance and prepare associated technical contract deliverables. The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly, within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages. As a Senior Resource, the incumbent can mentor more junior resources and provide guidance on complex topics. As needed, the incumbent will seek guidance from more senior resources in the team for very complex activities. The work is typically defined by the Work Package Manager and assigned to the system/signaling engineers. The System/signaling Engineer typically works with a team of engineers to define the requirements/design for the project under the technical supervision of the System/Signaling Design Lead. As a signaling engineer, there is a focus on the development of the data-related requirements and producing a database for the system. Key Accountabilities: TECHNICAL:
  • Performs technical/engineering tasks to define application databases for software subsystems.
  • Conducts analysis and simulations as necessary to identify design feasibility and driving requirements.
  • Prepares specialized signaling design skills, covering one or more of the following:
    • Signaling Principles
    • Data Requirements
    • Block Design
    • Interlocking Control tables
    • Safe Braking model
    • Performance analysis and Headway simulations
    • Application Database design
  • Delivers the project guideway application data, signal plan, crossover coordinates, track maps, and guideway database to software groups.
  • Ensures the signaling design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards and signaling principles.
  • Analyzes train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model.
  • Converts Customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations, and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features.
  • Creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfill customer requirements.
  • Prepares system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing, decomposing, modeling, and refining customer requirements and typical train control domain requirements.
  • Prepares and supports bids and proposals, including customer requirements compliance assessment, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, trade-off of key features, estimation, etc.
  • Presents technical design and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms.
  • Proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on knowledge of systems engineering and/or technical specialty.
  • Evaluates operational design limits, defines performance analyses and simulations, and develops/provides outputs for system evaluation and improvement.
  • Interfaces and builds strong working relationships with Software, Hardware, and IVVQ groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in-house and field test issues.
SAFETY:
  • Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount.
  • Ensures that safety is built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety-related defects.
MANAGEMENT:
  • Mentors more junior Signaling Engineers, coaching them on deliverables preparation and reviewing their work.
  • Contributes to work package estimates and descriptions based on the knowledge of the work and project requirements.
Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer), Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • 4-10 years’ experience in the development of software-based system applications
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods, and tools
  • Knowledge of systems development life cycle
  • Medium-level expertise in URS (Urban Rail Signaling) Systems:
    • Minimum 5 years on systems of similar complexity
    • Intermediate level of expertise on specialized engineering skills of the CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) domain
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in using DOORS, Polarion, Melody Advance, or other system design and requirement management tools
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices
  • Experience in the development of databases used for software development
  • Experience in developing/reviewing test scenarios and/or procedures to test database implementation
  • Understanding of the use of tools to create/verify data for safety-critical systems
  • Rail signaling knowledge
  • Experience mentoring other engineers
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Salary Range: $82,543-116,590 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.

About Thales Group

Thales Group is a multinational company that specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France. Thales Group operates in over 50 countries and has a strong focus on innovation and research and development. The company's products and services include avionics, cybersecurity, transportation systems, and more. Thales Group is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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1976

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