Engineer - Infotainment & Communications

H-E Parts; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E Parts is looking for a skilled Communications & Infotainment Engineer to join their team in the UK. This role involves contributing to various projects related to passenger information systems, CCTV, and other electronic systems in rolling stock. With responsibilities spanning from system design to compliance report generation, the ideal candidate will have a background in systems engineering and a strong knowledge of railway operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of electronic systems, especially PIS, CCTV, Passenger Counting & Wi-Fi.
• Previous experience within a systems engineering role is necessary.
• Ideally have a rolling stock background.

Responsibilities

• Design/evaluate system architectures.
• Support the creation of System Requirement Documents for third party suppliers.
• Conduct functional tests on trains for verification and validation.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic systems

Experience in systems engineering

Design/testing of electronic/software systems

Real-time systems concepts

Effective communication skills

Education

HNC/D or equivalent

Job description

Location:

London, London, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0031001

Date Posted:

2025-06-02

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Other

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:

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications & Infotainment Engineer, where you will be dedicated to one specific area of the work packages which all rolling stock projects are broken down into. Within the UK engineering function, work packages are grouped together based on synergies. This creates several small teams focused around a train design area, in this instance PIS, CCTV, Passenger Counting, Seat reservation, Wi-Fi and Seat Occupancy.

Due to the nature of this role the successful individual must be flexible to travel both within the UK and internationally when required. This may be up to once per month. Evening work may also be required for testing purposes.

Some key role responsibilities would include:

Depending on the project, its scope, and stage within the V-lifecycle, as the Communications & Infotainment Engineer , you may be expected to carry out or contribute to the following activities as required, with respect to your work package area:

• Design/evaluate system architectures.

• Support the creation and development of System Requirement Documents (SRD’s) for third party suppliers.

• Be fully engaged on supplier selection, monitor and review all technical documentation received against requirements.

• Create / Update functional specifications and test specifications

• Support for upgrades of the on-train sub-systems throughout the product life cycle, starting from concept and proceeding to entry into service and support

• Support management of compliance evidence to produce compliance reports

• Traceability of sub-system requirements and validation evidence to the Train Specifications in IBM DOORS database.

• Support on-train testing, this may include night shifts.

• Support and progress FCRs

• Conduct Functional tests on trains for Verification and Validation of Functional Requirements

• Review/Analyse test issues / defects, including analysis of IP traffic using Wireshark

• Prepare test reports and raise defects in the defects database

• Coordination and technical PM of the deliverables to be completed

• Formalisation and management of requirements through IBM Rational DOORS

• Technical coordination between projects, software developers and clients

• Provide support to all other functions in the areas of your technical competence

About you

• Good knowledge of electronic systems, especially PIS, CCTV, Passenger Counting & Wi-Fi.

• Previous experience within a systems engineering role is necessary.

• Experience of designing/testing train or other electronic/software based embedded systems.

• Experience of requirements based systems development.

• Knowledge of concepts of real time systems.

• Knowledge of the UK/EU railway operations, Engineering and standards is desirable.

• Good English language skills. Ability to communicate effectively

• Ideally have a rolling stock background.

• Prior experience working in a global, multi-cultural environment would be an advantage.

• HNC/D minimum qualification

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary

• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.

• 25 days holiday

• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

• Private medical insurance

• Personal Accident insurance

• Group Income protection

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

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.

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