Train Control Expert

We are seeking a Train Control Expert in our Sacramento CA office to support the CA HSR project. 

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Network Integration the System Data Expert is responsible for defining managing and assuring system-wide data requirements across High-Speed Rail subsystems including Train Control Traffic Management SCADA Telecommunications and Key Management systems. The role ensures consistent secure and integrated data exchange across all interfaces and supports system integration testing and operational readiness.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system data requirements data models and data dictionaries
• Specify and manage data interfaces across Train Control TMS SCADA Telecom and Key Management systems
• Develop and support Interface Control Documents (ICDs) with clear data definitions
• Define data flows ownership governance and validation rules
• Ensure data consistency integrity and interoperability across all subsystems
• Support system integration testing commissioning and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with safety cybersecurity and regulatory requirements

Qualifications :

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of: o Train Control systems (e.g. ETCS signaling principles)
• Traffic Management Systems (TMS) o SCADA/EMS systems (power infrastructure monitoring)
• Telecom systems (GSM-R FRMCS fiber/IP networks)
• Expertise in data modelling and standards (UML SysML XML JSON)
• Knowledge of real-time data systems telemetry and time-series data
• Experience with data exchange protocols (e.g. OPC MQTT APIs)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and key management (PKI encryption IEC 62443)

Analytical  Functional Skills

• Strong ability to define data governance ownership and quality frameworks
• Ability to translate operational and system needs into structured data requirements
• Excellent problem-solving across complex technical interfaces

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering Electrical Telecom or Computer Science
• Typically 10 years experience in rail infrastructure or complex systems projects
• TCS or Telecom engineer background
• At least one experience in High-Speed Rail systems Education-Masters degree in Telecom or equivalent Certification: expected but not as a threshold Professional Engineer (PE) license and INCOSE membership

Additional Information :

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws the expected compensation range for this role is $165000 to $205000 annually. Compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience education certifications geographic location and other business and organizational needs. 

Why join Egis:

• Opportunity to participate in a full range of employee benefits including health dental vision disability and life insurance beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• 401(k) plan beginning the first day of the month following 90 days of continuous employment with 4% company match.
• Gracious Paid Time Off (PTO) package with increased accrual rates with tenure along with 9 paid holidays.
• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities offered.
• Flexible schedules and potential hybrid schedules offered.
• Paid parental leave offered beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• Educational assistance / Tuition Reimbursement.

An affirmative action participant EOE M/F/D/V/SO

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time