Senior Digital Rail Engineer

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experience Senior Digital Rail Solutions Engineer to join our Digital Asset Monitoring team. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team that supports both operators and maintainers of rolling stock, while developing new digital tools for condition-based maintenance, analytics, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will act as a bridge between rolling stock operators and software developers: capturing operator requirements, prototyping digital solutions, and ensuring delivery of robust, scalable applications. This role is hands-on, combining railway domain expertise with software development, systems integration, and data-driven innovation.

What you'll be doing

• Engage with rolling stock operators and maintainers to capture, refine, and prioritise requirements for new digital tools.
• Prototype and develop software solutions to demonstrate and validate new concepts.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and work closely with developers to deliver solutions.
• Apply railway knowledge to ensure delivered tools meet operational and maintenance needs (e.g. KPIs, fleet reliability, condition-based maintenance).
• Support integration of solutions with on-train and off-train systems, including wayside monitoring platforms and cloud/on-premise infrastructure.
• Contribute to fault root cause analysis and development of diagnostic/analytics features.
• Support test, deployment, and commissioning activities for new features and tools.
• Work with a wide range of technologies: VPNs, MQTT, TCP/IP, Kafka, SFTP, APIs, Kubernetes, Web Applications, SQL, and containerised applications.
• Collaborate across international teams of engineers, developers, and support staff.

Do you have experience in VPN?, Essential

• Proven experience in the UK railway industry (operations, rolling stock, or maintenance).
• Strong software development skills, with ability to code and prototype.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, big data platforms, and AI-driven analytics.
• Understanding of on-board electronics and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of networking, application hosting, and data integration platforms (cloud and on-prem).
• Ability to work independently and directly with customers, maintaining clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Experience in testing and commissioning train-to-wayside or digital fleet systems.
• Knowledge of rolling stock subsystems (TCMS, traction, brakes, HVAC, doors, etc.).
• Familiarity with condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Degree in Electrical/Software/Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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., 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply