Senior Automation Software Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Continuance Insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Australia is seeking a Senior Automation Software Engineer to join Brisbane-based teams. You will design and develop safety-critical software for rail applications, applying UML/SysML, design patterns and best practices to deliver robust solutions on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software development (C++, Java or similar), strong documentation habits, and experience with XML/XSLT and MySQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and ability to produce quality design documentation.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns down to object oriented design is expected.
• Experience in C++, Java or similar object oriented languages, as well as XML, XSLT, MySQL and unit testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience writing software requirements and in object-oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Component requirements analysis using input subsystem requirements and design.
• Component design analysis and producing the component architecture and design specification in compliance with EN 50128 SIL 0 requirements.
• Writing interface specifications including documenting message formats.
• Develop component software according to coding standards.
• Develop component test scripts in Python using the in-house test framework.
• Adhere to safety and cyber security standards and document design traceably.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in software

5+ years software development

C++/Java or OO languages

XML/XSLT/MySQL

Unit testing frameworks

EN 50128 / SIL 0 familiarity

UML/SysML modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or equivalent

Tools

XML

XSLT

MySQL

Job description

Job Details

Location: (STS) Brisbane - Office. Job ID: R0150759. Date Posted: 2026-11-03. Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Profession: IT, Telecom & Internet. Job Schedule: Full time. Work Arrangement: Onsite.

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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Automation Software 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 Brisbane, Australia. We are looking for someone who is passionate about software design and best practices who can come up with new solutions by applying design patterns but also take pragmatic decisions in the best interests of project delivery. You should be able to use a variety of design approaches, have a strong attention to detail and be comfortable in documenting design precisely and in a traceable way to requirements and test cases, particularly when modelling using UML/SysML sequence diagrams.

Key Accountabilities

• Component requirements analysis using input subsystem requirements and design
• Component design analysis and producing the component architecture and design specification in compliance with the SIL 0 requirements of EN 50128.
• Writing interface specifications including documenting and describing the message formats.
• Develop component software according to coding standards.
• Develop component test scripts in Python using the in-house test framework.
• Much of the software is safety related and requires adherence to software processes, coding standards, cyber security standards and safety standards such as Cenelec EN 50128.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology or equivalent.
• Ideally you will have at least 5 years’ experience in software development and demonstrated ability to produce quality design documentation.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns down to object orient design is expected.
• Experience in C++, Java or similar object orient languages, as well as XML, XSLT, MySQL and unit testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience writing software requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in object-oriented design.
• Demonstrable capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Real time/semi-real time software design/development experience.
• Experience in the rail industry would be beneficial.

What we offer

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
• Salary Continuance Insurance #LI-RG2

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. 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.