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 multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and creative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)Signaling Design Specialist - SeniorThe Signaling Design Specialist - Senior will, among other responsibilities, perform system design, signalling design, analysis, modelling, and simulation to specify communication‑based train control systems; develop and define system design features to meet Customer requirements; develop and define System, Subsystems and Data requirements to fulfill any specific customer requirements on the project; develop block design, interlocking control tables, and application database for Software subsystems; analyse and evaluate system performance and prepare associated technical contract deliverables.The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly, within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages. As a Senior Resource, the incumbent can mentor more junior resources and provide guidance on complex topics. As needed, the incumbent will seek guidance from more senior resources in the team for very complex activities.Key AccountabilitiesPerforms technical/engineering tasks to define application databases for software subsystems.Conducts analysis and simulations as necessary to identify design feasibility and driving requirements.Prepares specialized signalling design skills, covering one or more of the following:Signaling PrinciplesData RequirementsBlock DesignInterlocking Control tablesSafe Braking modelPerformance analysis and Headway simulationsApplication Database designDelivers the project guideway application data, signal plan, crossover coordinates, track maps,



and guideway database to software groups.Ensures the signalling design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards and signalling principles.Analyzes train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model.Converts Customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations, and technical trade‑off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features.Creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfil customer requirements.Prepares system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analysing, decomposing, modelling, and refining customer requirements and typical train control domain requirements.Prepares and supports bids and proposals, including customer requirements compliance assessment, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, trade‑off of key features, estimation, etc.Presents technical design and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups in clear, complete, concise, and non‑ambiguous terms.Proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on knowledge of systems engineering and/or technical specialty.Evaluates operational design limits, defines performance analyses and simulations, and develops/provides outputs for system evaluation and improvement.Interfaces and builds strong working relationships with Software, Hardware, and IVVQ groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in‑house and field test issues.SafetyPromotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount.Ensures that safety is built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety‑related defects.ManagementMentors more junior Signalling Engineers,



coaching them on deliverables preparation and reviewing their work.Contributes to work package estimates and descriptions based on the knowledge of the work and project requirements.Key RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer), Computer Science, or a closely related field.4-10 years experience in the development of software‑based system applications.Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods, and tools.Knowledge of systems development life cycle.Medium‑level expertise in URS (Urban Rail Signalling) Systems:Minimum 5 years on systems of similar complexity.Intermediate level of expertise on specialised engineering skills of the CBTC (Communication‑Based Train Control) domain.Preferred QualificationsExperience using DOORS, Polarion, Melody Advance, or other system design and requirement management tools.Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.Experience in the development of databases used for software development.Experience in developing/reviewing test scenarios and/or procedures to test database implementation.Understanding of the use of tools to create/verify data for safety‑critical systems.Rail signalling knowledge.Experience mentoring other engineers.Strong planning and organisational skills.Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.Salary Range: $82,543 - 116,590BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company‑paid.Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days.Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay.Annual Incentive plan.Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan.Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Systems Design Specialist- Senior - C$82,543 - C$116,590 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Hitachi Rail
📍 Toronto