Hitachi
Senior System Engineer (Brake)
$98K–$163K
(HRU) Hagerstown - Generic · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in the railway sector or in complex industrial environments.
- Education
- Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics disciplines preferred).
About the job
Develops and verifies onboard brake-system requirements, interfaces, designs, tests, integration, and approval documentation for railway vehicles.
What you'll do
- Prepare and manage system requirements, interfaces, and installation/integration specifications and drawings.
- Review supplier and customer documentation; conduct design reviews and prepare functional and test specifications.
- Support type testing, onboard integration, performance testing, validation, and vehicle approval.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in the railway sector or complex industrial environments.
- Knowledge of railway regulations and standards, IBM DOORS, systems engineering and requirements management, and RAMS.
- Experience with design verification and validation and electrical/mechanical design software.
- Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics disciplines preferred).
Nice to have
- Fast learner willing to stay current with technological developments.
- Business acumen, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
Pay
$ 98,000 to $ 163,100 per year (base salary)
Tools
IBM DOORS, AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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