Principal Systems Engineer

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0129199

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

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 Principal Systems Integration Engineer  who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in integrated rail systems, delivering rolling stock, signalling, digital rail innovations, transportation infrastructure, and world class engineering solutions. Across Australia and New Zealand, Hitachi Rail drives delivery excellence, safety, customer value, and innovation through a portfolio of projects spanning multiple technologies and markets.

The suitable candidate will have experience in Software intensive systems integration and Rail and Safety related system integration.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the development and delivery of a continuous integration test environment maximising test coverage
• Direct the development and execution of test cases for software component and subsystem testing to verify and validate Subsystem Architecture, Subsystem Requirements, Interfaces and Operational Scenarios.
• Identify and manage the development and improvement of integration activities and improve test coverage through automated testing
• Manage the test activities as per the process, maintain and update technical documentation
• Manage the team to deliver best practice definition of observations and defects in the defect management tool
• Drive the team to manage issues through to completion, taking ownership of the objectives
• Deliver the integrated plan and ensure the integration activities implementation by a strict monitoring of the projects activities and indicators;
• Contribute to the maintenance of a list of project issues, making sure that this list is discussed and agreed with the PE and the Project Manager;
• Support the definition of T&C activities supported by the main WP Leaders.
• Enjoy learning and embrace the ever-changing technology landscape

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or Software Engineering or Information Technology
• Rail Industry Worker card and competencies
• RPEQ
• Knowledge of vmware 6.5 or higher
• Knowledge of microservice architecture, enterprise servers and associated hardware technology (skills in Blade servers compute technologies is advantageous)
• Good understanding of networking and firewall principles
• Good windows and/or Linux server systems administration skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrable aptitude for automated testing of an integrated system.
• Experience in software development in one of the following or similar languages: C++, Java, Python, C

Additional Information

• Must adhere to Hitachi Rail safety, compliance, and corporate values.
• Operates in a dynamic, high‑demand delivery environment requiring resilience, adaptability, and strong stakeholder leadership.

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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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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