System Architect

Overview

As Hitachi Rail GTS, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year - making sustainable mobility a reality.

The System Architect (Project Design Authority) plays a critical role in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions for train system-related subsystems, including CCTV, Passenger Announcement Systems, Master Clock, SCADA, Tetra Radio and other critical infrastructure. This role ensures that the overall architecture aligns with project requirements, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

This position reports functionally to the Engineering Director and operationally to the Project Manager while interfacing with various stakeholders, including internal technical teams, vendors, and customers. He/she interfaces with the Technical Directorate from the Business Line as representative of the technical solution for a project or bid solution.

• Design and oversee the architecture of network solutions that integrate with train control and station subsystems such as CCTV, Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Public Announcement (PA) systems, and Master Clock synchronization.
• Ensure network infrastructure and overall system solutions meets security, performance, and redundancy requirements for mission-critical transportation systems.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate design alternatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with system integrators, software developers, and hardware vendors to define and implement optimal solutions.
• Lead discussions with customers and internal teams to define system and subsystem requirements and architecture.
• Provide technical guidance and approval for system architecture, ensuring alignment with business and operational needs.
• Oversee the documentation of designs to meet project and customer requirements.
• Review and evaluate third-party solutions for compatibility with Hitachi Rail's ground transportation systems.
• Drive multi-project synergies to optimize the cost and efficiency of technical solutions.
• Define policies, standards, and best practices for engineering teams in collaboration with the Systems Engineering Manager.
• Flexible to support both projects and bid proposals as a key technical representative

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certification, CISCO Certification (CCNP, CCIE), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior network engineering or architecture role.
• Expertise in architecting complex solutions, including hardware and software integration with focus on networking but understanding in other subsystems
• Strong experience in IT infrastructure design, large-scale networking, virtualization, and containerization.
• In-depth understanding of software architectures, including N-Tier Architecture, SOA, and microservices.
• Experience working with transportation communication systems such as SCADA, Public Announcement Systems, Passenger Information Systems, and Tetra Radio.
• Strong knowledge of network security, redundancy, and failover strategies in mission-critical systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and technical teams.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations such as INCOSE or the Institution of Engineers Singapore is preferred.
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning applications in transportation networks.
• Background in project management or system delivery management.
• Understanding of full Systems Engineering lifecycle principles.

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About us: Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails. Our projects are diverse, and we are looking for your support. We offer an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together : Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes : Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

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