System Engineer (Door)

About the role

• Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
• Job ID: R0138256
• Date Posted: 2026-08-06

Company Name: Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

• Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote: No

About the role

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.

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 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

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience (3-5 years) 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
• Knowledge of railway vehicle systems and integration principles.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (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.
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• Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.