Senior Signaling Engineer Onboard

Hitachi Rail • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

Description

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HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Signaling Engineer Onboard who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Accountabilities:

On‑Board Embedded Software Development

· Design, implement, and maintain embedded C software for on‑board signaling and train control systems.

· Develop software for safety‑related functions such as automatic train protection, communications handling, timing synchronization, diagnostics, and fault management.

· Interface closely with on‑board hardware, including processors, I/O modules, communication buses, and safety peripherals.

· Ensure deterministic execution, robust error handling, and compliance with real‑time constraints.

Rail Signaling & Safety‑Critical Engineering