System Engineer (Signaling - Rail Industry)

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Signaling System Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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 organization 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.

Accountabilities :

• Ensure the identification, the management and the traceability of Overall Signaling System Requirements for the entire life cycle of the project (Design and Testing)
• Ensure the apportionment of Overall Signaling System requirements to each of the subsystems which constitute the Signaling system.
• Ensure the Signaling System Design and ATC Gap Analysis from a define version to achieve proper Signaling System Functionalities and performances.
• Ensure the identification, management and resolution of all the interfaces between the Signaling Subsystem and the Other Subsystems (e.g. Rolling Stock, TLC) as well as the internal interfaces within the Signaling Subsystem.
• Ensure the definition of the Physical Architecture of the Signaling part and Integrate it within the Overall Physical Architecture of the overall System.
• Ensure that the Development of the Products complies with the Requirements and Interfaces of a project.
• Ensure the delivery of the assigned tasks on time, on budget and quality.
• Ensure efficiency and standardization of signaling systems across different projects (e.g. Design specifications).
• Ensure the definition of signaling system integration test procedures, the implementation of any requested test improvement, the execution of such tests and the preparation of final test dossier.
• Ensure the definition of lab test procedures, the implementation of any requested test improvement, the execution of such tests and the preparation of final test dossier
• Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards.
• Responsible for the Engineering Solution
• Contribute to system configuration activities, to requirement management activities and Data preparation for ERTMS systems.

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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.

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