Senior System Engineer (HVAC)

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 looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Engineer (HVAC) 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 Hagerstown, Maryland.

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

• 5+ years’ experience in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments
• Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
• Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
• Experience with engineering processes and railway operations.
• 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 (AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, etc.)
• Experience with 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

• 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 (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics disciplines preferred).
• Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $ 163,100 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.