Systems Engineer

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About this Role:

Consertus is seeking an experienced, hands-on Systems Engineer – Rail & Transit Systems to support a major rail and transit agency in Los Angeles, California. This position focuses on systems engineering, design management, and integration and delivery of complex transportation hardware and software solutions.

The Systems Engineer will serve as a technical interface between the client, designers, engineers, contractors, and technology vendors. This individual will bridge the gap from requirements and design through installation, integration, testing, commissioning, deployment, and final acceptance, with direct involvement in troubleshooting and field execution.

The ideal candidate brings practical experience managing design interfaces and full-lifecycle systems delivery, with a strong understanding of integrated transit technologies. This is a full-time position requiring onsite work in Los Angeles Monday through Friday, including occasional project site walks and field visits.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Integration

•  Support definition, development, integration, and implementation of rail and transit software and hardware systems, including CAD/AVL, fare collection, communications, and related technologies.

•  Coordinate system requirements, technical specifications, interfaces, and engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.

•  Identify and resolve interoperability, interface, and performance issues between hardware, software, and existing infrastructure.

•  Maintain continuity across the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from initial requirements through operational handover.

Design Management & Technical Coordination

•  Coordinate design management activities, technical reviews, design submissions, revisions, and approvals.

•  Review engineering drawings, system diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation for consistency with project requirements.

•  Manage cross-discipline technical interfaces and collaborate with designers, contractors, and vendors to resolve constructability and integration issues.

•  Track design comments, action items, and changes to support timely and coordinated delivery.

Systems Testing, Commissioning & Delivery

•  Plan, coordinate, and participate in integration testing, verification and validation, formal acceptance testing, and commissioning activities.

•  Perform hands-on technical troubleshooting during system installation, testing, and deployment.

•  Coordinate test procedures, results, deficiencies, and corrective actions with the client and technical project partners.

•  Assess system performance and reliability, validate readiness for operation, and support final client acceptance and delivery.

Documentation & Configuration Management

•  Develop and maintain design documents, system specifications, interface records, requirements traceability matrices, and technical diagrams.

•  Manage system configuration records and support engineering change management throughout implementation.

•  Prepare clear progress reports, technical findings, and documentation of integration and test results.

Client Interface & Field Execution

•  Act as a hands-on technical interface for rail and transit agency stakeholders, translating client needs into coordinated engineering action.

•  Lead or support technical discussions, project meetings, design reviews, and vendor coordination.

•  Attend project site walks, field visits, inspections, and implementation activities to verify installation conditions and resolve field issues.

•  Provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff and contribute to risk identification and project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.

•  At least 5 years of relevant systems engineering, hardware/software integration, design coordination, or related technical engineering experience.

•  Experience with rail, transit, transportation infrastructure, or transportation technology projects.

•  Demonstrated design management experience, including design coordination, review cycles, technical interfaces, and multidisciplinary engineering deliverables.

•  Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware and software, conducting systems testing, and supporting deployment.

•  Understanding of full lifecycle systems delivery: requirements, design, integration, testing, commissioning, deployment, and acceptance.

•  Experience interfacing directly with clients, engineering consultants, contractors, and technology vendors.

•  Ability to interpret system drawings, technical specifications, system diagrams, and test documentation.

•  Excellent analytical, communication, coordination, and technical problem-solving skills.

•  Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles Monday through Friday and participate in project site walks and field visits.

Key Competencies

•  Hands-on technical problem solver comfortable working with integrated hardware and software systems.

•  Proactive design coordinator who can connect engineering disciplines and close technical interface gaps.

•  Client-facing communicator able to explain complex issues and drive decisions with multiple stakeholders.

•  Delivery-focused engineer who follows technical systems from design to testing, commissioning, and acceptance.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience with CAD/AVL, fare collection, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), or transit communications systems.

•  Experience working directly with public rail and transit agencies on system modernization or capital programs.

•  Familiarity with electrical, communications, civil, and systems engineering interfaces.

•  Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and operational readiness.

•  Knowledge of systems requirements management, interface control, configuration management, and verification/validation processes.

Working Hours & Location:

This full-time position is based onsite in Los Angeles, California, Monday through Friday (five days per week). The role also requires participation in project site walks, field visits, technical inspections, meetings, and system testing or deployment activities as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicable background checks and, where required, drug screening may be required in accordance with law and client/project requirements.

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this position is $140,000–$160,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Additional benefits and/or incentive compensation may apply under Consertus programs.

What’s In It for You:

•  Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.

•  Optional benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, and supplemental health plans.

•  401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%.

•  10 paid company holidays.

•  PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing to up to 25 days.

•  Access to Consertus Academy for ongoing professional development and learning.

Why This Role Matters

You will help deliver critical technologies that rail and transit agencies depend on, ensuring that the design, hardware, software, and field implementation work together as intended. Your hands-on technical leadership and client coordination will connect engineering plans with fully tested, operational systems.

How to Apply:

If you are a hands-on systems engineering professional with rail or transit technology experience and a strong track record of design coordination, integration, testing, and delivery, apply through the Consertus Careers portal and upload your most recent resume (PDF preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.