System Engineer (Door)

Hitachi•Baltimore, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated System Engineer (Door) 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.

Requirements

3-5 years of 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

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge of railway vehicle systems and integration principles.

Responsibilities

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 and propose or make changes.
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