Senior Signalling RAMS Engineer

Location:

(STS) Brisbane - Office

Job ID:

R0124649

Date Posted:

2026-03-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Signalling RAMS 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.

As a Senior Signalling RAMS Engineer, you will be performing system safety and RAMS engineering, and with respect to ETCS technologies; execute and manage System Safety and RAMS project activities and maintain the System Safety and RAMS management system.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure the delivery of signalling systems and subsystems in compliance with RAMS and quality standards, and in accordance with schedule and budget.

• Guarantee definition of RAMS Plans.

• Ensure correct planning of RAMS and V&V activities.

• Ensure correct identification and apportionment of RAMS requirements for signalling applications.

• Guarantee verification of system requirements to confirm compliance with safety and customer requirements.

• Guarantee management and implementation of test specifications, and their execution, to independently validate safety-related functions.

• Ensure that all conformities identified during V&V activities are recorded, analyzed and implemented.

• Support for management and interfacing Independent Safety Assessor, Client and other external Authorities.

• Ensure compliance of the signalling system and subsystem to the applicable national and international standards

• Ensure the provision of the Application Conditions and the Hazard Log for the application to relevant System RAMS Engineer

• Ensure the provision of schedule and cost progress to relevant System Assurance Manager

• Perform RAMS analyses in compliance with and support of the ETCS specifications published by UNISIG/ERA (e.g. SUBSET-088, SUBSET-091, etc.)

Required skills/knowledge:

• Engineering Degree or Equivalent Technical Engineering Background.

• 3 years RAMS experience.

• At least three years’ experience in signalling or other safety critical engineering area

• At least three years’ experience in the use of appropriate safety engineering techniques, such as PHA, FTA, FMEA etc.

• Specific experience with the ETCS specifications published by UNISIG/ERA is highly desirable

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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