Senior Signalling System Engineer

hitachi; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Signalling System Engineer based in Brisbane, Australia, to lead a broad range of system engineering activities within a fast-paced project team.

The role covers requirements management, interface coordination, documentation delivery, and verification activities across the project lifecycle, with a focus on design standards and effective technical solutions. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or IT.
• 3–5 years in Transportation System Engineering.
• Strong value creation and customer orientation.
• Excellence in achieving objectives and collaboration.
• Global awareness and change management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and fulfil system and functional requirements across the project lifecycle (design and testing).
• Manage project interfaces among subsystems and external interfaces per project scope.
• Deliver system engineering documents on time, on budget and with quality; execute verification activities.
• Propose improvements and updates to design standards with process/tech improvements.
• Support implementation of effective technical solutions (e.g., customer interfaces).
• Conduct system engineering studies (fleet sizing, operational scenarios).
• Ensure timely system integration tests execution.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering degree

IT-related engineering degree

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

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. 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.

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.