Principal CBTC System Safety Engineer

Powering Innovation, Delivering Excellence; Leading the Future of Railway Safety Solutions!

MEPPI's Transportation Systems Division is seeking a highly experienced Principal CBTC System Safety Engineer to lead the safety management and compliance of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) railway signaling systems. This role is critical in ensuring safe system design and operation throughout the entire lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative rail solutions.

What You'll Do :

• Lead Safety Management : Oversee the safety lifecycle of CBTC systems, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Develop Safety Documentation : Create, review, and maintain safety analyses and reports, including preliminary hazard analysis (PHAs), system hazard analysis (SHAs), subsystem hazard analysis (SSHAs), interface hazard analysis (IHAs), Functional Safety Analyses, and safety cases.
• Define and Trace Requirements : Establish, analyze, and trace safety requirements from system-level to component-level across hardware, software, and operations.
• Evaluate System Safety : Assess system designs and operational procedures for adherence to safety requirements and best practices.
• Manage Risk : Support risk assessments, maintain hazard logs, and ensure timely resolution of safety actions.
• Verify and Validate : Prepare and manage safety verification and validation documentation, audits, reviews, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate Across Teams : Work with system engineers, software and hardware teams, testers, project managers, and suppliers to embed safety practices throughout all project phases.
• Engage with Authorities : Interface with railway authorities and Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) for certification and regulatory processes.
• Resolve Safety Issues : Investigate and resolve safety incidents and technical issues in coordination with subject matter experts.
• Support Integration Activities : Lead safety efforts in system integration, including third-party equipment assessments and safety evidence aggregation.
• Mentor and Lead : Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior safety engineers and lead safety discussions with customers and stakeholders.
• Promote Professionalism : Represent the MEPPI Engineering Department positively in all internal and external interactions, working in a timely and cooperative manner.

What You Bring :

What's in It for You?

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create innovative solutions and shape the future of energy and transportation. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions make a real impact.

About Us :

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is a leader in North America's power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets. Join us and become part of a global team driving the future of energy and infrastructure solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer : MEPPI values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity in our hiring practices.

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