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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.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal 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.

About the Position:

Overall System Engineering in turnkey projects to meet the requirements imposed by the various contracts either for the Tender and/or Backlog Projects. Achievement of the assigned project KPI specifically relating to Design, Commissioning (related to System Integration activities), Requirements Management & Development, and Interface Management.

Key accountabilities:

• With reference to Overall System Engineering in turnkey projects.

• 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.

Required skills and knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Systems or Software Engineering or Information Technology

• More than 10 years of Transportation System Engineering expertise.

• Knowledge of ERTMS, ETCS L2 and/or CBTC signalling systems.

• 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.

• Able to successfully manage a diverse range of external stakeholders.

• Able to successfully manage an international technical delivery team.

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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