Architect, Data Communication System
Hitachi, Ltd.
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Job summary
Hitachi Rail seeks a senior Systems Engineer to address the design of mission-critical CBTC communication networks and to lead deployment in lab and on-site environments.
You will translate requirements into architectures, develop system specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely delivery of solutions.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years in developing industrial control networks.
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Propose and define innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, ensuring alignment with the product/system technical strategy for CBTC.
- Convert requirements into conceptual designs and documentation through analysis and simulations.
- Create new concepts or modify existing solutions based on customer specifications.
- Prepare system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications.
- Perform technical analyses to define system designs and critical requirements.
- Develop detailed network designs and document implementations.
- Deploy solutions in lab settings and on-site, supporting testing and commissioning.
- Lead technical reviews for designs and implementation plans.
- Provide high-tier support for complex field issues.
- Prepare bids and proposals including architecture design and estimation.
- Present designs and reports clearly to stakeholders.
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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.
The general mission is to address all design aspects of a mission-critical communication system that supports the operation of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This includes:
Analysis of customer specifications (internal or external) to define DCS architecture, features and solutions.
Development of system and subsystem requirements.
Creation of a detailed network design.
Development and hands-on implementation of the solution.
Participation in all deployment, verification, and validation activities, along with continuous support.
The incumbent ensures design work is accurate, cost-effective, and completed within the defined schedule limits. Work is defined by the Work Package Manager and reviewed/approved in collaboration with the DCS Chief Architect and/or Manager. The systems engineer collaborates with a team of engineers to understand and define the project scope, performance outcomes, and verification methods, while taking a leadership role in executing design and deployment of solutions.
Propose and define innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, ensuring alignment with product/system technical strategy for communication-based train control.
Convert internal and/or external requirements into conceptual designs and associated documentation through analysis, simulations, and technical trade-off studies of alternative configurations and functional features.
Create new concepts or modify existing solutions based on customer specifications.
Prepare system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing, decomposing, modeling, and refining customer requirements alongside train control domain standards.
Perform technical analyses to define system designs and identify feasibility and key driving requirements.
Develop detailed network designs and document their implementation.
Deploy solutions in lab settings and on-site, supporting testing and commissioning activities.
Participate in technical reviews for component designs, installation plans, vendor selection, and similar domains.
Provide high-tier support for complex and high-impact field issues.
Prepare bids and proposals, including requirement compliance assessments, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, feature trade-offs, and estimation.
Present technical designs and reports to stakeholders in clear, concise, and unambiguous language.
Contribute to process and standards updates by leveraging systems engineering knowledge or specialized technical expertise.
Perform operational design analyses and simulations to define performance limits and support overall design objectives.
Build strong working relationships across related groups including Software, Hardware, and IVVQ teams for issue resolution.
Lead technical discussions and present solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
Supervise contractors and other systems specialists, defining work priorities, coaching, and monitoring progress.
Estimate work packages based on project needs and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
Promote a safety culture emphasizing product safety.
Ensure safety and security considerations are embedded in the design to mitigate risks or defects early.
Experience:Minimum of 10 years in developing industrial control networks.
Education:University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control networks.
- Proficiency in systems engineering principles, systems development life cycle, and installation design practices.
- Strong site deployment and network commissioning expertise.
- Experience with Microsoft client and server OS configurations, Linux OS administration, and VMware solutions.
- Familiarity with IT support systems like telemetry monitoring solutions, runtime software infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation tools (Powershell/Ansible scripting).
- Networking expertise covering Ethernet/IP protocols, redundancy solutions, MPLS/VPN technologies, cybersecurity, RF networking, etc.
- Desired knowledge of railway-specific standards (IEC-61375, EN-50159) a-nd technologies like SDN/SD-WAN solutions.
- Advanced technical writing, marketing, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in tools such as DOORS, Melody Advance; rail signaling knowledge is an advantage.
Language:Fluency in English is mandatory.
- P.Eng licenses are desirable.
- Familiarity with rail signaling, CBTC systems, and specification-driven designs related to network operations (including hardware and software integration).
Salary Range: $101,700 - $130,450
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
- Retirement Savings Planwith a companymatch
- Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
- Company provided Lifeand accidentInsurance, LTD
- Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
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