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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Engineer - **Company:** Hitachi, Ltd. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Revision Control Systems, IEEE Standards Association, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Software Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Git - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17601642?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17601642%2FSenior-System-Engineer-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh ## About the Role * 10-15 years of experience as system engineer in an industry with safety related process * Strong ability to read and analyze sets of technical documents * Strong ability to understand large and complex sets of rules * Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of information to understand the implications of that information * Experience using computing tools such as Python or MATLAB for modeling or simulation of physical systems * Demonstrated mastery of calculus, differential equations, introductory physics, probability, and numerical optimization * Ability to write and maintain technical documents * Ability to explain physical, mathematical, and logical systems in writing and in technical presentations * Eagerness to ask questions and to engage colleagues for the purpose of gaining and sharing knowledge * Eagerness to support an inclusive team through recognition of the contributions and value of other team members and through open and honest communication Desired skills/experience: * Familiarity with railway interlocking principles * Familiarity with the Cenelac, IEEE standards * Experience with software configuration management and familiarity with one or more version control tools (e.g. RTC, DOOR, Git, etc.) Education: * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering Language: English proficiency ## Description Hitachi Railis looking for an enthusiastic self-motivatedSenior 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 inPittsburgh, PA., * Analyzing drawings and documents that are specific to the project * Determining the best possible values for the parameters braking distances and times, speed limits in special modes of operation, various timer or delay values, worst-case dimensions * Develop map of all objects belonging to the system, including signals, switches, tracks, crossings, speed limit zones, and other special zones or objects * Responsible for Configuration control documents and maintains these documents throughout the lifecycle of the project. * Responsible for generating the Onboard system requirements. * Responsible for managing the software/hardware change process and reports as needed for any bugs or development needs. * Revises and maintains all changes to requirements software and hardware * Creating large and complex Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) documents including Interface Control Design Documentation (ICDD) and Software Architecture Design (SAD) documents * Creating a requirement Trace matrix from test procedures back to requirements and customer specifications * Knowledge of requirement management systems, software configuration management tools, DOORS and MS Office Suite. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)