Location:London, London, United KingdomJob ID: R0145023Date Posted:2026-10-14Company Name:Hitachi Rail GTS UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA 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. To support ongoing delivery and continued growth in our Signalling and Rail Solutions business we have an opening for a Systems Engineer. This is your chance to work on bids and projects that redefine rail safety and performance across the UK.As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining systems and solutions that meet the needs of our clients and users within the rail domain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, implement solutions, and ensure the scalability, testability, reliability, and performance of our products and solutions.This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our offices in London, Birmingham or Cheadle. Exact location will depend on bid and project demands and will consider the selected candidate’s location.Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:Collaborate with project managers, designers, customers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specificationsIdentify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other engineering issuesWork effectively with other engineering disciplines and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the projectUnderstand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies, and use the defined tools as set out in the Business Management System and the project specific Engineering Management PlansDesign and develop solutions using industry best practiceConduct User Needs Analysis and contribute to the development of the concept solutionCarry out requirements capture, requirements analysis and requirements managementParticipate in Value Engineering and contributing to technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional featuresGenerate System Specifications using relevant modelling and design techniquesProduce interface designs and specificationsProduce test plans, specifications and scripts in collaboration with IVVQ engineers and testersSupport Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the work package manager wherever the scope of works is impactedTechnical Skills and ExperienceExperience in Systems development, with a strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and methodologiesExperience in technical disciplines that are translatable to the rail industryAbility to use design tools to produce complex designsExperience of working in an engineering environment and understanding of engineering delivery methodologiesUnderstanding of configuration controlAbility to use system engineering tools, such as requirements management (DOORS/Polarion/Codebeamer) and Melody Advance or Enterprise Architect (SyML, UML)Human SkillsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issuesKeep up to date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in systems developmentExcellent communication skills in all forms and at all levelsCollaborative and strong working within a multi-disciplined teamExcellent stakeholder managementWhat We Can OfferWe’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. 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.Cheadle, Cheshire, United KingdomType: Full time
Systems Engineer ( Electronics ) in London employer: Hitachi
At Hitachi Energy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member can thrive while contributing to a sustainable energy future. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
