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Lead Project Engineer

West Melbourne, FL, usFull-time$79k–$113k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Technical execution leader for customer-facing Train Handling software projects, translating requirements into executable plans and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Project Engineer (Railway Automation Software)

Builds

Train Handling software solutions for railroads worldwide

Domain

Railway automation, transportation, industrial automation, safety-critical software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Project leadership, technical execution, cross-functional team management, software development lifecycle (Agile/Waterfall), systems engineering, risk management, project planning, stakeholder engagement, software validation, release management

Preferred skills

AI-enabled tools, global team management, PMP/Agile/Scrum Master certification, embedded software experience

Technologies

ELM, Jira, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Train Handling software projects; translate customer requirements into detailed project plans; manage project scope, risks, and performance metrics; provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams; coordinate software development, verification, validation, and deployment activities; serve as engineering point of contact for customer technical discussions and issue resolution.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC