Job Summary - Sr Systems Engineer II - Robotics/Automation
The CSX Innovation Team is seeking an experienced robotics/automation developer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in robotics and automation and will be responsible for developing, testing, and deploying robotic/automation systems for the Rail and Transportation industries. You will define system scope, objectives, and requirements while functioning as a top-level technical expert in the proof-of-concept process. You will regularly and actively engage with business, internal technical and external technology vendor teams to define, design, and develop new business applications and will partner with management to identify and research application problems, search for solutions, and make recommendations on robotic/automation solutions.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic/automation systems for various applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in robotics and automation and apply them to improve the performance of the models
• Design, code, debug, test, and support programs, applications, services, mobile apps, utilities and tools as part of the application development process
• Provide technical leadership and direction to team members while monitoring the deliverables and performing project management tasks as needed
• Research, analyze, and define detailed specifications for systems with large scopes and high complexity
• Serve as technical subject matter expert for one or more areas
• Design and document test cases, expected test results, test data requirements, and collaborate with testing teams and business partners to resolve testing problems
• Assist Architecture team in setting enterprise standards
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 5 or more years of robotic solutions development
• 5 or more years of experience in Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Logistics

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 or more years of robotic solutions development
• 10 or more years of experience in Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Logistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 10 or more years of robotic solutions development
• 10 or more years of experience in Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Logistics

Knowledge and Skills

• Leads the technical design and development of projects
• Ability to partner with vendors to drive conceptual design and proof of concepts
• Experience with Python, ROS and/or Java development
• Ability to use multiple tools and techniques to facilitate the design, development, and integration of business systems
• Knowledge of a wide range of technical systems or expertise in a more narrow range
• Ability to develop increasingly complex business systems
• Ability to contingency plan, analyze systems for efficiencies, and develop test case scenarios
• Knowledge of multiple business functional / technical areas
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) with all levels of audiences
• Microsoft Office skills

Job Requirements

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
• Applicants will be required to engage in ongoing background checks throughout the duration of this position with continued passing results.

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