Senior HVAC System Engineer - Rail Solutions

Hitachi Rail; Englars Mill (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Training and Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Maryland seeks a Senior System Engineer (HVAC) to lead system design and integration for rolling stock. You will define interfaces, review supplier docs, and prepare SyRS/FRS/FTS while ensuring compliance with international railway standards.

Based in Hagerstown, the role requires collaboration across teams and occasional travel. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in the railway sector, strong RAMS knowledge, and proficiency with DOORS and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments.
• Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS).
• Define and manage system interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze and assess technical documentation from suppliers.
• Prepare installation/integration drawings/specifications.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS) and 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and project constraints.
• Prepare documentation for vehicle approval and homologation.

Skills

Railway sector experience

Railway regulations knowledge

RAMS principles

Requirements management

Engineering processes

Office software

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

AutoCAD

Creo

CATIA

Job description

Hitachi Rail in Maryland seeks a Senior System Engineer (HVAC) to lead system design and integration for rolling stock. You will define interfaces, review supplier docs, and prepare SyRS/FRS/FTS while ensuring compliance with international railway standards.

Based in Hagerstown, the role requires collaboration across teams and occasional travel. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in the railway sector, strong RAMS knowledge, and proficiency with DOORS and CAD tools.