Senior Signalling System Engineer

Hitachi; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global work-life balance

Training and development

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Australia is seeking a Senior Signalling System Engineer to join our Perth team. You will oversee system and interface design, verification planning, and documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–5 years in transportation system engineering, a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to deliver safe, reliable railway signalling solutions in a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or IT.
• 3–5 years in Transportation System Engineering.
• Strong customer orientation and value creation.
• Proven track record of achieving objectives and developing talent.
• Business awareness, collaboration and international development.
• Innovation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and fulfil System and Functional Requirements across design and testing.
• Manage project interfaces among subsystems and external interfaces.
• Deliver system engineering documents on time, within budget and ensure V&V activities.
• Propose improvements to design standards and methods.
• Support implementation of technical solutions with customers.
• Perform system engineering studies (fleet sizing, operational scenarios).
• Ensure timely system integration tests.

Skills

Electrical/EC Eng

Transportation System Eng

Value Creation

Excellence in objectives

Business awareness

Innovation & Change

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location:

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Job ID:

R0142095

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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 Perth, 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.

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

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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.