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 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 transportation/trucking. 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 Entry-Level Communications Engineer to join the engineering team supporting the development of autonomous, self-propelled rail vehicles. This role will focus on supporting the definition, design, and implementation of the communication layers necessary for the interaction between the tablet controller, edge/site server, and the trains. You will contribute to defining the required hardware, software, and networking layers for these critical communication pathways. This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the design and definition of communication architectures and protocols for rail vehicle systems.
• Assist in specifying hardware components related to vehicle communication systems.
• Contribute to the development and integration of software modules for communication between system components (tablet, server, train)
• Help define networking requirements and configurations for reliable system operation.
• Participate in testing and validation efforts to ensure communication systems meet operational and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.
• Support problem-solving and lifecycle support for fielded communication systems.
• Assist in researching technological advancements related to communication systems for potential application
• Participate in design and peer reviews.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams on diverse projects.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for testing, integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology.
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport.
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient transportation network.

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience with communication systems, networking, or related engineering projects (including academic or internship experience).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, wireless communication).
• Familiarity with software development concepts (e.g., object-oriented programming).
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment or as an individual contributor.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with specific communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Ethernet, RF) or interfaces.
• Coursework or projects focused on embedded systems communication or network programming.
• Experience with debugging and testing communication systems.
• Experience with software version control tools such as git.
• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, or Unmanned Systems. (Note: less experience expected for entry level).
• Experience with Linux TCP/IP stack networking, such as Yocto, OpenWRT, and Debian.

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 0-2 years' related work experience or relevant project experience.

Relocation:

This position may offer 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.

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