Experienced Communications and Networking Engineer

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 and vehicles 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 trucking and transportation.

We actively foster a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are seeking an Experienced Communication Engineer to join the engineering team supporting growing demands in the development of autonomous, self‑propelled rail vehicles. This role will be responsible for the definition, design, and implementation of robust communication layers essential for the interaction between the tablet controller, edge/site server, and the trains. You will lead in defining and optimizing the required hardware, software, and networking layers for these critical communication pathways, ensuring seamless and reliable data flow for autonomous rail vehicle operations.

This position will be based out of St. Louis, MO.

• Design and implement communication architectures and protocols for rail vehicle systems, ensuring efficient data exchange between system components.
• Specify and select hardware components related to vehicle communication systems, considering factors such as reliability, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop, integrate, and optimize software modules for communication between system components (tablet, server, train), utilizing programming languages such as C/C++/Python.
• Define, implement, and optimize networking requirements and configurations for reliable system operation, ensuring low‑latency and high resiliency.
• Lead testing and validation efforts to ensure communication systems meet operational and functional requirements, identifying and addressing any issues or defects.
• Collaborate extensively with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless system integration and meet project deadlines.
• Lead problem‑solving and provide comprehensive lifecycle support for fielded communication systems, addressing technical issues and improving system performance.
• Research technological advancements and recommend potential applications and technology investments to enhance our solutions, staying up to date with industry trends and innovations.
• Lead and participate in design and peer reviews, ensuring that technical solutions meet company standards and best practices.
• Manage interface architectures, definitions, and control for communication systems, ensuring that system components interact seamlessly and efficiently.

• Work within dynamic teams, typically 3–10 members, on diverse projects, fostering excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements introduced through prioritized capability enhancements, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for testing, integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions, representing the company and communicating technical information effectively.

• Career Growth:
  Develop your career with a forward‑thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Innovative Environment:
  Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport, working with cutting‑edge technologies and innovative solutions.
• Impactful Work:
  Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient transportation network, making a positive impact on the environment and society.

If you're passionate about communications engineering and eager to contribute to autonomous rail technology, we’d love to…