Senior Signalling System Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance

Social events

Training & development

Extra days off

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Signalling System Engineer based in Brisbane, Australia. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling a broad range of tasks from administrative to strategic while contributing to complex signalling projects.

The role covers identifying and managing system requirements, interfaces, and documentation across the project lifecycle, with opportunities to influence standards and engage with customers in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering or IT background required.
• University degree or equivalent technical background.
• 3–5 years in transportation system engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and fulfil system and functional requirements across the project life cycle (design and testing).
• Manage project interfaces among subsystems and external interfaces per scope of work.
• Deliver system engineering documents on time, on budget, with V&V plan alignment.
• Propose design standard improvements and process/technology updates.
• Support implementation of technical solutions and customer interfaces.
• Perform system engineering studies (fleet sizing, operational scenarios).
• Ensure timely execution of system integration tests.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Transportation System Engineering

Education

University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID: R0133996

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Senior Signalling System 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the identification, management and fulfilment of the System and Functional Requirements for the entire life cycle of the project (Design and Testing).
• Ensure the identification and management of the project Interfaces among the subsystems and external interfaces according to the project scope of work.
• Ensure the delivery of the System Engineering technical documents of the project on time, on budget, on quality and the execution of the Verification activities of System integration documents, according to the V&V Plan.
• Ensure the proposal of improvements and updates of the design standards in accordance with process and technology improvements.
• Support the implementation of the adequate and effective technical solution (e.g. interfaces with customer).
• Ensure the execution of the System Engineering studies for the project (fleet sizing calculation, Operational Scenario issue).
• Ensure the timely and effective performance of System Integration tests.

Skills & Knowledge

• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology
• Qualifications/ University Degree or Equivalent Technical Background.
• From 3 to 5 years of Transportation System Engineering expertise.
• Value Creation, market and customer orientation.
• Excellence in achieving assigned objectives and human capital development.
• Business awareness, collaboration and international development.
• Innovation and Change Management

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.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

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.

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