Vehicle Systems Engineer - Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

Bay Area Rapid Transit | Hayward, CA

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Posted Date 8/07/2025
Description

The Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE) will be responsible to perform professional engineering duties in support of the repair, overhaul, evaluation, reliability, and maintenance of BART transit vehicles. They will provide support for the engineering of the train control networks, automatic train control systems, door systems, HVAC systems, friction brakes and propulsion systems, software-driven control systems, auxiliary power supply systems, electrical/electronic systems, mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.

Salary: $126,161.00 - $191,135.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications - Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical) 

Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
 
Experience:
The equivalent of two (2) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical systems engineering experience, or related experience.
 
Other Requirements:
Must possess sufficient mobility to perform field inspections and investigations. Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.

To Apply, Please visit the BART Jobs website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bartca/

Then search for the job title:

Vehicle Systems Engineer (Electrical) 


The Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (SVSE) will be responsible for solving complex and difficult mechanical engineering problems. They will participate in the repair, overhaul, testing, and evaluation of transit vehicles, mechanical and electromechanical systems, including trucks, car body, hydraulics, pneumatics, couplers, doors, HVAC, brakes, and others. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise and may exercise independent judgement in the performance of all duties. The incumbent may perform other duties such as witness testing, documentation review, and supporting shops as assigned by their manager.

Salary: $134,993.00 - $204,516.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications - Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Mechanical) 

Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
 
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable electrical or mechanical transit vehicle systems engineering experience or related experience.
 
Other Requirements:
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred.

To Apply, Please visit the BART Jobs website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bartca/

Then search for the job title:
Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Mechanical) 

 

Job Role
Engineering

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