Technical Director - Train Control
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 15, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading complex Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) and Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) initiatives, the full-time Technical Director - Train Control will manage technical oversight, evaluate system upgrades, and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors for large transit agencies in a remote capacity.
Key responsibilities
- Chair technical working groups and lead discussions with CBTC/ATS suppliers on design and operational impacts
- Manage teams assessing feasibility of technology upgrades and develop operational concepts while aligning stakeholders
- Communicate effectively with clients and project teams, ensuring strong organizational support and technical guidance
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, communications, mathematics, data science, or a related technical field
- 20+ years of related work experience, including 10+ years in software-based rail systems implementation
- Strong understanding of Centralized Traffic Control Systems and CBTC systems
- Experience with software development and product life cycle development of ATS and SCADA systems
- In-depth knowledge of ATS system capabilities for large rapid transit networks
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