Senior Rail Telecoms RAN Engineer – Field Testing

Hitachi Rail

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Senior Telecoms RAN Engineer to test, integrate, commission and optimise Radio Access Networks across rail telecoms projects. The role focuses on field delivery and ensuring high availability of RAN systems.

Responsibilities include deploying, configuring and testing RAN, driving RF performance analysis, coordinating with signalling and network teams, and maintaining compliance with safety and project documentation.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in RAN design, testing, integration and commissioning.
Experience with GSM, GSM-R, LTE/4G, and 5G radio technologies.
Strong RF understanding including planning, coverage, interference and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, test and optimise RAN to ensure high availability and performance.
Integrate and configure BTS/radio equipment across GSM-R and related rail networks.
Execute site testing, commissioning and integration per procedures and documentation.
Conduct drive testing, RF analysis, and produce detailed test reports and assessments.
Troubleshoot RAN issues during testing, integration and commissioning phases.
Coordinate with signalling, ETCS, networking, power and infrastructure interfaces as required.
Ensure activities comply with site safety, access and rail corridor requirements.
Plan and coordinate materials, equipment and site resources.
Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.