Senior Rail Systems Engineer
TYLin
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$115,000 - CA$160,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the discipline lead for systems engineering on major rail and transit projects.
- Define and oversee systems engineering frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
- Provide senior guidance on system architecture, interface management, and integration strategies.
- Lead development of system‑level requirements, traceability structures, and verification/validation plans.
- Oversee integration across rolling stock, signaling/CBTC/ATC, communications, SCADA, traction power, and civil infrastructure.
- Direct development of Concept of Operations (ConOps), operational scenarios, and performance models.
- Lead application of CENELEC‑aligned processes (EN 50126/50128/50129) and/or IEC 61508.
- Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, RAMS modelling, and safety case development.
- Provide senior review and approval of RAMS deliverables and assurance evidence.
- Act as a trusted advisor to transit agencies, contractors, and suppliers.
- Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and integration coordination meetings.
- Support procurement strategies, including technical requirements, evaluation frameworks, and compliance assessments.
- Mentor intermediate and junior systems engineers, building internal capability.
- Support recruitment, training, and development of the systems engineering practice.
- Contribute to thought leadership, internal standards, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Must be licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
- 15+ years of experience in rail, transit, or other safety‑critical systems
- Proven leadership in systems engineering lifecycle management (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 or equivalent)
- Deep familiarity with CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129, IEC 61508, and safety assurance frameworks
- Experience with CBTC, ATC, PTC, ETCS, or other advanced train control systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex system interfaces
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present complex concepts clearly
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) is an asset.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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Hard skills
systems engineeringsystem architectureinterface managementintegration strategiesrequirements managementverification plansrisk assessmentsRAMS modellingsafety case developmentCENELEC processes
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder engagementteam managementthought leadershipknowledge sharing
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng)Bachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringMaster’s degree in Systems Engineering