Senior Brake Systems Engineer – Rail Innovation & Validation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. seeks a Senior System Engineer (Brake) in Hagerstown, MD. The role focuses on developing SyRS, managing interfaces, and leading design reviews for onboard brake systems within rolling stock projects.

Applicants should have 5+ years in railway/industrial settings, RAMS expertise, and proficiency with CAD tools. The position is on-site with international collaboration and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in railway or complex industrial environments.
• Knowledge of railway regulations and standards.
• Experience with requirements management & RAMS.
• Familiarity with DOORS and design verification/validation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS).
• Define and manage system interfaces across the project lifecycle.
• Analyze and assess supplier technical documentation.
• Prepare and verify installation/integration drawings/specifications.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and Functional Test Specifications (FTS).
• Support onboard integration, performance testing and validation.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers for documentation.

Skills

Railway sector experience

Regulatory knowledge

RAMS principles

DoORS requirements

System engineering

Electrical/electronic design

Mechanical design

Office software (Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

Job description

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. seeks a Senior System Engineer (Brake) in Hagerstown, MD. The role focuses on developing SyRS, managing interfaces, and leading design reviews for onboard brake systems within rolling stock projects.

Applicants should have 5+ years in railway/industrial settings, RAMS expertise, and proficiency with CAD tools. The position is on-site with international collaboration and travel as needed.