About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an Experienced Communication Engineer to join the engineering team supporting growing demands in the development of autonomous, self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will be responsible for the definition, design, and implementation of robust communication layers essential for the interaction between the tablet controller, edge/site server, and the trains. You will lead in defining and optimizing the required hardware, software, and networking layers for these critical communication pathways, ensuring seamless and reliable data flow for autonomous rail vehicle operations. This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and implement communication architectures and protocols for rail vehicle systems, ensuring efficient data exchange between system components.

• Specify and select hardware components related to vehicle communication systems, considering factors such as reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop, integrate, and optimize software modules for communication between system components (tablet, server, train), utilizing programming languages such as C/C++/Python.

• Define, implement, and optimize networking requirements and configurations for reliable system operation, ensuring low-latency and high resiliency.

• Lead testing and validation efforts to ensure communication systems meet operational and functional requirements, identifying and addressing any issues or defects.

• Collaborate extensively with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration and meet project deadlines.

• Lead problem-solving and provide comprehensive lifecycle support for fielded communication systems, addressing technical issues and improving system performance.

• Research technological advancements and recommend potential applications and technology investments to enhance our solutions, staying up-to-date with industry trends and innovations.

• Lead and participate in design and peer reviews, ensuring that technical solutions meet company standards and best practices.

• Manage interface architectures, definitions, and control for communication systems, ensuring that system components interact seamlessly and efficiently.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams, typically 3-10 members, on diverse projects, fostering excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements introduced through prioritized capability enhancements, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.

• Engage in occasional domestic travel for testing, integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions, representing the company and communicating technical information effectively.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient transportation network, making a positive impact on the environment and society.

About You:

If you're passionate about communications engineering and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics.

• 2-5 years of experience developing communication systems, networking solutions, or related engineering projects, with a focus on robust and reliable system design.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, wireless communication, routing protocols), as well as software development concepts and relevant programming languages (e.g., object-oriented programming, C/C++/Python).

• Proficiency in software development concepts and relevant programming languages, with the ability to develop innovative and novel approaches to complex technical problems.

• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise, with a focus on lifelong learning and professional growth.

• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment or as an individual contributor, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in both written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.

• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific communication protocols (e.g., RF, CAN bus, Ethernet, Wireless standards) or interfaces, with a focus on interoperability and seamless system integration.

• Experience with Linux TCP/IP stack networking, such as Yocto, OpenWRT, and Debian, with a focus on reliability and scalability.

• Experience with low-latency and high resiliency back-end to front-end interfaces, with a focus on real-time communication and data exchange.

• Experience with debugging and testing complex communication systems, with a focus on identifying and addressing technical issues.

• Experience with software version control tools such as git, with a focus on collaboration and code management.

• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, or Unmanned Systems, with a focus on innovative solutions and technological advancements.

• Experience with safety-critical systems development and certification, with a focus on reliability and safety.

• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries, with a focus on effective communication and collaboration.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement.

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2-5 years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master+0-3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.