Senior C++ Real-Time Systems Engineer - Low-Latency Trading

Westbury Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance reviews

Professional development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a proactive SCADA Systems Engineer based in Sydney, Australia. You will translate project requirements into SCADA design, support interfaces, and maintain configurations to ensure reliable operational data presentation.

You will collaborate with product teams, system engineers, testers, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues and drive system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring alignment with Hitachi standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA systems engineering within complex rail or infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on with Hitachi Rail in-house SCADA product.
• Knowledge of SCADA architecture, alarms, events, data acquisition, and monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Experience in system integration, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Translate product features, system engineering, and project requirements into SCADA design and implementation outputs.
• Support SCADA interface definition and integration with related control, monitoring, communications, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain SCADA configuration, including alarms, events, graphics, operator workstation functionality, and operational data presentation.
• Support system integration, factory testing, site testing, commissioning, and defect resolution.
• Provide technical support to project engineering, testing, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Maintain SCADA design consistency, configuration control, and alignment with internal product standards.
• Act as a key technical link between the project delivery team and the Hitachi SCADA product team.

Skills

SCADA systems engineering

Hitachi SCADA product

SCADA architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration & testing

Technical documentation

Education

Systems Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Control Systems degree

Information Technology degree

Tools

Hitachi SCADA product

Job description

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 SCADA Systems 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 Sydney, Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Translate product features, system engineering, and project requirements into SCADA design and implementation outputs
• Support SCADA interface definition and integration with related control, monitoring, communications, and operational systems
• Develop and maintain SCADA configuration, including alarms, events, graphics, operator workstation functionality, and operational data presentation
• Support system integration, factory testing, site testing, commissioning, and defect resolution
• Provide technical support to project engineering, testing, commissioning, and operations teams
• Maintain SCADA design consistency, configuration control, and alignment with internal product standards
• Act as a key technical link between the project delivery team and the Hitachi SCADA product team

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in SCADA systems engineering within complex rail or infrastructure environments
• Practical experience with Hitachi Rail’s in‑house SCADA product, including design, interfaces, integration, testing, and technical support
• Understanding of SCADA architecture, interfaces, alarms, events, data acquisition, and system monitoring functions
• Ability to work with product teams, systems engineers, testers, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation, configuration records, and engineering inputs
• Relevant qualifications in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Information Technology, or similar

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 to achieve 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. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

What we offer:

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment; we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.