Core/MCX Integration Engineer

UGL; North Shore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport seeks a Core Integration Engineer to design, integrate, test, and deliver a world-first FRMCS network for rail operations in Australia. The role focuses on delivering a robust core and collaborating with operations and signalling teams to enable reliable mission-critical services.

This full-time position requires expertise in 5G core networks, system integration, and formal testing from SIT to SAT, with engagement to vendors and maintenance partners to ensure smooth transition to

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FRMCS core for rail operations.
• Develop system architecture for FRMCS.
• Produce high and low-level design documentation.
• Support technology refresh and network modernisation initiatives.
• Configure and integrate mission critical applications and core network components.
• Develop test plans, SIT, SAT, integration and commissioning test procedures.
• Perform system validation and acceptance testing.
• Support field trials and operational readiness testing.
• Manage software upgrades, patches and platform release procedures.
• Transition to operational readiness / develop O&M policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, signalling, rolling stock and telecommunications teams.
• Engage with technology vendors, system integrators and maintenance partners.

Skills

5G core networks

IP networking

SIP/VoIP UC

System integration

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Virtualisation

Job description

UGL Transport is a diversified transport company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions across the Transport sector, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.

We are guided by our Company values which extend to all leaders and team members and across all departments within the company.

Job Purpose

The Core Integration Engineer will be responsible for the successful design, integration, testing, commissioning and delivery of a world first 5G Future Rail Mobile Communications System (FRMCS) network into operational use.

The role will present persistent challenges and opportunities to find innovative solutions at pace. They will be part of a team working hard to generate an effective design based upon a 5G MNO derived core and contemporary mission critical applications.

The role will demand a blend of hard and soft skills to ensure successful integration of complex subsystems and prove the design can support the next generation of automated train control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement FRMCS core for rail operations.
• Develop system architecture for FRMCS
• Produce high and low-level design documentation.
• Support technology refresh and network modernisation initiatives.
• Configure and integrate mission critical applications and core network components.
• Develop test plans, SIT, SAT, integration and commissioning test procedures.
• Perform system validation and acceptance testing.
• Support field trials and operational readiness testing.
• Manage software upgrades, patches and platform release procedures
• Transition to operational readiness / develop O&M policies and procedures
• Collaborate with operations, signalling, rolling stock and telecommunications teams.
• Engage with technology vendors, system integrators and maintenance partners.

Develop Interface Specifications And Integration Designs Including

• Telco hybrid 5G core
• Mission Critical data platform
• Cybersecurity platform
• Network monitoring systems
• Archiving
• Virtualisation and containerised architectures

Qualifications

Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.

Relevant Industry Certifications Desirable

• LTE/5G Certifications
• Virtualisation (containers, Kubernetes etc)
• Project management
• ITIL Foundation
• Cybersecurity
• Experience with Telco (5G) core network technologies.
• Strong understanding of IP networking principles.
• Experience with SIP, VoIP and similar UC technologies.
• Experience with virtualisation environments

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.

REF: 268850

Discipline

Engineer - Design

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-North Shore & Northern Beaches

Work Type

Full-time