Railway Systems Engineer – Rolling Stock & Integration

Hitachi; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a System Engineer (Door) to join the Rolling Stock Engineering Department. This full-time role is based in Hagerstown, MD and requires a hands-on, fast-paced engineering mindset.

You will prepare SyRS, define interfaces, and develop FRS/FTS for onboard systems, while reviewing designs with suppliers and ensuring compliance with railway regulations; occasional national/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in railway or complex industrial environments.
• Good knowledge of railway regulations and standards.
• Experience with IBM DOORS requirements management tool.

Responsibilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS).
• Define and manage system interfaces (internal and external) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze and assess technical documentation from Suppliers.
• Prepare Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and Functional Test Specifications (FTS).
• Attend system stand-alone type tests and review test reports.
• Support onboard integration, performance testing and validation.
• Review design documentation with customers and suppliers and propose changes.
• Ensure compliance with input requirements and railway standards.

Skills

RAMS principles

DOORS

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Railway regulations

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

Job description

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a System Engineer (Door) to join the Rolling Stock Engineering Department. This full-time role is based in Hagerstown, MD and requires a hands-on, fast-paced engineering mindset.

You will prepare SyRS, define interfaces, and develop FRS/FTS for onboard systems, while reviewing designs with suppliers and ensuring compliance with railway regulations; occasional national/international travel may be required.