SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER

Company: Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Honolulu, HI. Accountabilities:
--- Define Concept of Operations for the project including identifying operational scenarios and use cases
--- Define System Architecture for the project (logical, functional, and physical architectures)
--- Lead scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer
--- Lead System Requirements effort and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
--- Decompose System Requirements to lower-level elements and work with the engineering teams to ensure proper allocation
--- Serve as the project's cross-functional technical interface between product development, engineering, manufacturing, verification & validation, commissioning, and RAMS teams.
--- Identify, define, control and manage system interfaces
--- Acquire deep understanding of subsystems provided by external suppliers and ensure compatibility at system level
--- Support project Engineering in all technical decisions
--- Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
--- Support Customer design review and internal design reviews
--- Support lab, factory, and field testing
--- Define impact analysis for proposed changes to the system and support System Configuration Management through the whole lifecycle
--- Ensure compliance with company processes
--- Understands and integrates applicable CMMI, CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc standards.
- Required Skills/ Knowledge:
--- Minimum 5 years' experience as lead systems/design engineer for Engineering system applications
--- Ability to acquire deep understanding of new technologies with minimal guidance
--- Ability to communicate complex ideas to peers, management, and customers in a simplified manner
--- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
--- Strong prior experience applying fundamental Systems Engineering concepts:
--- V-lifecycle,
--- System Architecture
--- Requirements Management,
--- Configuration Management,
--- Interface Management,
--- Extensive understanding and/or prior experience with engineering lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle
--- Deep competency in interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software components in complex electromechanical systems
--- Strong prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, requirements management systems, product lifecycle management systems, defect tracking tools, and software configuration tools
--- Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
--- Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
--- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Desired Skills/ Knowledge:
--- Prefer Expertise in any ONE or more of the following:
o Power systems including traction power and medium to low voltage designs
o EMI / EMC system integration and validation
o Telecoms and Network designs
o Automated control design and development systems
o Conventional signaling control designs
o CBTC (Communication based train control) systems and designs
--- Prefer rail or rail transit domain experience, but not required
--- Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
--- Prior experience collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations
- Language: Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/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 hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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