Principal Telecom Engineer, Interoperable Train Control Messaging; Remote

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we are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation's freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. as a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

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bnsf | techis the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.

are you ready to drive change?if you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.

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Job Location:REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date:08/03/2026

Number of Positions:1

The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:

Salary Range:$107,000 - $145,000

The range represents the amountbnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role. Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or  addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensivebenefitspackage.

This is a full-time remoteposition. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States.

Travel is up to 20%.Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

The Positive Train Control(PTC) Interoperable Train Control Messaging (ITCM) Systems Engineermanages, maintains, and configures the ITCM middleware network. This position ensures secure, reliable, and asynchronous messaging between locomotives, wayside devices, and back-office servers. The administrator directly supports railroad interoperability, system monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities may include:

• System Administration:Configure, deploy, and maintain ITCM environments across back-office systems (BOS), wayside messaging servers, and locomotive mobile platforms including monitoring and managing message queues, topics, and channels to ensure seamless, real-time message delivery.
• Interoperability Control:Coordinate configuration changes and asset routing updates with tenant and host railroads to maintain seamless industry-wide interoperability.
• System Monitoring:Use Interoperable Train Control Systems Management (ITCSM) and custom open source based tools to track network health, evaluate system telemetry, and proactively diagnose communication drops.
• Troubleshooting & Support:Resolve complex messaging failures, address routing anomalies, and analyze log files to identify and fix transport-layer disruptions.
• Configuration Management:Maintain rigorous configuration control records for software versions, network routing tables, and hardware assets across the system lifecycle.
• Demonstrateoperational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues by remaining on-call 24/7.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position's duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US now and in the…