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Job Title: Project Manager - Signaling

Job Description

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in hardware product and solutions design. The candidate will assume a project leadership role with the intent to expand into managing day-to-day hardware development activities.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and support system and hardware solutions for metro and freight systems.

+ Design hardware from requirements in accordance with established design principles, procedures, and specifications. This may include PCB, enclosure, junction box, control cabinet, cable, antenna, or any other components needed for vehicle interfaces.

+ Oversee subcontractors developing hardware solutions for metro systems.

+ Develop and oversee production test development.

+ Prepare and oversee project and design documentation.

+ Test hardware in lab and field environments to ensure compliance with requirements, including system integration testing with wayside, office, and other systems as necessary.

+ Provide hardware estimates for changes from either internal or external sources.

+ Perform and support environmental testing of components and systems to ensure compliance with requirements.

+ Handle working in a dynamic environment with parallel responsibilities and competing priorities.

+ Maintain the appropriate balance between speed and perfection while never compromising quality and safety.

+ Support the customer, co-workers, field-testing or production issues on weekends or after hours as needed.

Essential Skills

+ 7-10 years of hardware development experience.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ Experience with the hardware development life cycle from conceptual to manufacturing.

+ Experience developing multilayer printed circuit boards.

+ Ability to manage and lead a team by defining tasks and maintaining scope of work, budget, and schedule.

+ Ability to read and understand complex PCB schematics and design documentation.

+ Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while producing quality work.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills to socialize and influence the organization.

+ Established troubleshooting, diagnostic, analytical, and debugging skills.

+ Experience with developing factory and field test procedures.

+ Problem-solving and analytical skills to provide optimal solutions.

+ Ability to think strategically as part of a group to understand and evaluate the potential impact of long-term decisions.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Lifelong learner who shares and teaches what is learned.

+ Demonstrates excellent time management skills.

+ Displays excellent organizational skills.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely. The work environment is dynamic, requiring the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and priorities effectively.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.