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Hitachi is a major Japanese multinational conglomerate specializing in industrial equipment, power systems, railway infrastructure, and digital technologies. Through its Social Innovation Business and Lumada platform, the company combines operational technology with enterprise IT to modernize critical infrastructure globally. Operating across diverse sectors - including energy, mobility, healthcare, and green technologies - Hitachi drives digital transformation and sustainable development worldwide.

Location:

(HRU) Hagerstown - Generic

Job ID:

R0138486

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Engineer (Brake) 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, MD.

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+ 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 of 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.)
  • Good knowledge of 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).

Benefits:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs athttps://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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