Hitachi

Principal Team Lead - TMS

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full-time
Posted Nov 6, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Problem Solving
Systems Engineering

Job description

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0150757

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

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 Team Lead - TMS who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based Brisbane, Australia.

You will be accountable for documenting and communicating solutions to existing and new Rail clients as part of a greater development team. You will also elicit requirements from clients for feedback to R&D and propose possible novel integrations of our solutions within existing client infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

•Understand stakeholders' business process

•Capture stakeholders' needs accurately

•Transform business requirements into technical requirements

•Document system and software requirements

•Understand different levels of integration

•Understand the challenges of maintaining a consistent global state

•Describe different types of integration patterns

•Identify and avoid some of the pitfalls of integrating legacy systems

Key Requirements:

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.

•Relevant rail industry certifications (highly desirable).

Experience

•Demonstrated experience in railway signalling systems, particularly Operational systems.

•Experience with ETCS, CBTC, or similar train control systems.

•Experience in system integration, testing, and commissioning.

•Experience with complex systems and especially software intensive complex systems.

Technical Skills

•Strong understanding of signalling principles and train control systems.

•Knowledge of railway safety standards and lifecycle processes.

•Experience with system integration activities (lab integration set to work, V&V).

•Experience with software development and design tools.

Soft Skills

•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

•Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced project environment.

•High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

•Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required.

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:

•Salary continuance.

•Annual performance, development, and salary review process.

•Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).

•Flu Vaccinations.

•Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

•Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

•Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.

•Ongoing professional development and training.

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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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