Junior System Engineer

Hitachi; Napoli; In loco; EUR 33.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail is seeking a junior System Engineer to join the Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The role is based in Pistoia or Napoli, Italy, and requires a driven, self-motivated professional with a foundation in system engineering.

You will develop system requirements, manage interfaces, and support installation, testing, and validation activities, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. English proficiency and willingness to travel are essential.

Competenze

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics preferred).
• Knowledge of English at least B2 level.
• 1–2 years in Railway or complex industrial environments is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of RAMS and main railway regulations and standards.

Mansioni

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS).
• Define and manage system interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze technical documentation from Suppliers.
• Prepare and verify system installation/integration drawings/specifications.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and tests (FTS).
• Support onboard integration, performance testing and validation phases.

Conoscenze

System engineering

Requirements management

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Office tools

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Multicultural environment

Project teams

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

IBM DOORS

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:

Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Job ID:

R0132712

Date Posted:

2026-05-29

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

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 Junior System Engineer 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 Pistoia or Napoli - IT.

Accountabilities

The main accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of system engineering and requirements management disciplines
• Basic knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies
• Basic knowledge of 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

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Minimum experience (1-2 years) in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments
• Basic knowledge of the main railway regulations and standards
• Basic knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
• Basic knowledge of engineering processes and railway operations
• Basic knowledge of RAMS discipline
• Basic knowledge of electrical / mechanical design software (AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, etc.)
• 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

Education/Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics disciplines preferred).

Languages

Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level).

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 33.000 € e 38.000 €.

Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B1, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.