Systems Design Analyst - Burnaby, Canada - Thales

Thales

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Burnaby, Canada

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day.

Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems.

Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

We are looking for a Systems Design Analyst to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia.

The Systems Design Analyst will perform system operation activities to deliver a high quality and safe guideway design, on time, at the lowest cost.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform system analysis, modeling and simulation to specify the system performance, and verify the train control systems
Assist in analyzing train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model
Assist in analyzing guideway to define requirements for headway (passenger waiting time), safe train separation, interlocking requirements, new guideway elements and guideway designs to resolve operational conflicts
Interface and build working relationships with software and test groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of inhouse and field test issue
Development, implementation and maintenance of relevant tools whether procured or internally developed
Assist marketing in the preparation simulations to support technical proposals
Accurately report work progress and estimate to complete against work assigned
Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount
Ensure that safety is built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety related defects

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to selfdirect
Detail oriented and solution focused problem solving skills
Superb team, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Experience with generic railway signaling techniques, Automatic Train Control system specifications, and military and industrybased standards and regulatory norms is an asset
Experience with specification driven hardware and software systems design and associated tools is desired
Experience with requirements management tool, such as Rational DOORS or equivalent, is an asset
Experience with software, modern software development methodology methods, processes and tools are desired

Salary Range:
$64,000-73,000

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Health, Dental and Vision plans
100% of premiums are company-paid
Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
Company paid holidays
3 weeks of vacation, Christmas closure, personal days and sick days
Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
Annual Incentive plan
Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

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