System Engineer (Door
Listed on 2026-08-10
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Location:
(HRU) Hagerstown – Baltimore, MD Job : R0138256 Date Posted: Company Name:
Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time Remote:
No
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated System Engineer ( Door) who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The position is based in Hagerstown, MD.
Accountabilities- Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS)
- Define and manage system interfaces (both internal and external) throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Analyze and assess technical documentation from Suppliers
- Prepare and verify system installation/integration drawings/specifications
- Conduct design reviews (both internal and with suppliers) for the assigned onboard systems, under the supervision of relevant Engineering Managers and Project Engineers
- Prepare Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) as well as Functional Test Specifications (FTS) (including performance tests) for the assigned onboard systems
- Attend at system stand-alone type test and review of type test reports
- Support onboard integration, performance testing and validation phases
- Review design documentation with customers and suppliers and propose or make changes.
- Ensure compliance with input requirements, international railway regulations and standards and project constraints (time, cost, quality)
- Prepare the documentation required for vehicle approval and support the homologation phase
- Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
- Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
- Experience with engineering processes and railway operations
- Good knowledge of system engineering and requirements management disciplines
- Good knowledge of RAMS principles and processes
- Experience with design verification and validation methodologies
- Experience with electrical / mechanical design software (AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, etc.)
- Experience with electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering disciplines.
- Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, international and multicultural environment
- Good organizational skills, alongside team-working, problem-solving and results-driven mindset
- Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, partners, customers)
- Ability to work within project teams under minimal supervision
- Availability for occasional short-term national and international business trips
- Fast learner with strong willingness to stay up to date with technological developments
- Good business acumen combined with solid technical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of railway vehicle systems and integration principles.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics disciplines preferred).
- Competitive Pay
- Medical
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- a Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
- a variety of Training and Development opportunities
The salary range for this position is $ 98,000 to $ 163,100 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
#LI-RC1 #LI-Onsite
Equal…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).