Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom Job ID: R0130079 Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: Hybrid 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 organisation 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. Job Description: Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Architecture Engineer to join our Engineering team, supporting the technical development and integration of our railway vehicles. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their experience within a complex engineering environment. With an initial focus on vehicle weight management, you’ll work with engineering teams to analyse and manage technical data across vehicle subsystems, helping to optimise weight distribution and support overall vehicle design. You’ll gain exposure to vehicle architecture, engineering documentation, CAD information and requirements management while working collaboratively across multi-company engineering projects. Some key responsibilities You’ll: Support weight management activities across complex, multi-company engineering projects. Identify contractual and regulatory requirements relating to weight management and the architectural layout of vehicles. Research, manage and allocate weight data across different vehicle subsystems. Carry out preliminary weight analysis and help identify measures to mitigate potential excess weight and optimise its distribution. Maintain and update project documentation, including inputs for Design Reviews. Support the development of weight benchmarks using available engineering data. Undertake requirements management activities using tools such as DOORS. About you You don’t necessarily need previous rail experience. We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, an analytical mindset and the enthusiasm to develop their engineering career within a complex environment. Ideally, you’ll have: A technical degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. An analytical and methodical approach to problem solving. Basic knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools, such as AutoCAD. Confidence working with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word. Good communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility and a results-focused approach. Good written and spoken English, at a minimum B2 level. Flexibility to travel occasionally. Experience or knowledge of railway vehicles and greater familiarity with 2D/3D CAD would be beneficial. What we offer We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to: Competitive salary Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus 25 days holiday Pension scheme with contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance Personal Accident Insurance Group Income Protection Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle. #LI-GF1 Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail 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. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Junior Architecture Engineer - Rail.

more at Hitachi.

Internship - Electrical Engineer

Security Program Manager

Intern Materials planner

similar roles.

HR Technology Architect

NICE CXOne Developer

Full Stack Engineer (Go and React)

Frontend Developer

InP - Systems Programmer III

Software Engineer