RAILBUS Jobs
Job Title: Chief of Engineering
Location: Hybrid (Remote + Dubai visits)
Type: Full-time leadership role
About RAILBUS
RAILBUS is an ambitious transit technology startup developing an ultralight weight, solar-powered, autonomous elevated transit system. We’ve successfully demonstrated a full-scale prototype and are now entering the functional prototype engineering and system integration phase. Backed by committed investors, we’re assembling a world-class team of engineers, advisors, and partners.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Chief of Engineering to lead the technical development of the RAILBUS vehicle and systems architecture from prototype through to production readiness. This is a founding-level position with influence across every aspect of vehicle design, system integration, team building, and supplier interface.
You will lead and guide:
The transition from conceptual 3D design to detailed engineering drawings
Design-for-manufacture and supplier coordination for key components (bogie, HVAC, batteries, glazing, etc.)
Safety, structural, and compliance standards (EN, ISO, ASME, IEC)
Prototyping strategy and milestone execution
Planning for mass production and future platform scaling
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the development of vehicle systems architecture and development plan
Lead and guide engineers across disciplines
Work on technical specifications for manufacturing partners
Co-lead safety of the system
Co-lead supplier selection and validation
Follow up with team or third party firms for the certifications, IPs
Participate in selecting and hiring any required engineers
What We Offer
$12,000 USD/month gross salary (tax-free in Dubai)
Hybrid work arrangement – Remote flexibility + occasional Dubai visits
All travel costs covered (round-trip airfare for visits to Dubai)
Full accommodation during Dubai stays
Equity & Ownership
100,000 shares in RAILBUS
Vesting over 4 years: 25,000 shares/year
Current share value: $2.50/share = $250,000
Projected share value: $100+/share within 4 years = Potential $10M+
Total shares issued: 100 million
You will be one of the core shareholders building long-term value in a company that’s positioned to redefine urban mobility.
Ideal Candidate
10+ years in light rail, rolling stock, or innovative electric transit vehicle design
Proven experience in taking prototypes to production
Strong systems thinking: mechanical, electrical, software
Familiarity with lightweight structures, EN rail standards, supplier integration
Experience leading technical teams in high-speed product environments
Comfortable working across regions, suppliers, and hybrid teams
Why Join Now?
You’ll define the core engineering foundation of a company that could impact millions
You’ll own equity in a company with billion-dollar growth potential
You’ll help build a scalable transit platform from first prototype to global deployment
Next Step
If this sounds like a challenge you’re excited by, we’d love to meet you.
Please email jobs@railbus.com to schedule a brief video call.
