Senior Rail Systems Engineer HVAC for Rolling Stock

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long & short-term disability

Life & accident insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Flextime

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior System Engineer (HVAC) to support Rolling Stock Engineering in a fast-paced, multinational team. The role is based in Hagerstown, Maryland, requiring deep experience in railway systems, requirements management, and verification activities.

Responsibilities include defining interfaces, preparing SyRS/FRS/FTS, conducting design reviews with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with railway standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in railway or complex industrial environments.
• Knowledge of railway regulations and standards.
• Experience with requirements management and RAMS.
• Experience with design verification/validation.
• Proficient in engineering documentation and interfaces with suppliers.
• Strong collaboration in international, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Creo/Catia/other CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS).
• Define and manage system interfaces across the project lifecycle.
• Analyze supplier technical documentation.
• Prepare and verify installation/integration drawings and specs.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Prepare FRS and FTS including performance tests.
• Attend system stand-alone type tests and review reports.
• Support onboard integration, testing and validation.
• Review design docs with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with input requirements and standards.
• Prepare vehicle approval documentation and support homologation.

Skills

Railway experience

Regulations & standards

Requirements management

RAMS knowledge

Engineering documentation

Interface management

Collaboration in international teams

Office tools

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior System Engineer (HVAC) to support Rolling Stock Engineering in a fast-paced, multinational team. The role is based in Hagerstown, Maryland, requiring deep experience in railway systems, requirements management, and verification activities.

Responsibilities include defining interfaces, preparing SyRS/FRS/FTS, conducting design reviews with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with railway standards.