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System Design Engineer

Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd.

D14 Geylang, EunosPermanentS$7,000 – S$8,000/mo

Posted 17 Jul 2026

About this role

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, 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. WhatYou’ll Do: · Developand review system and subsystem design artifacts to meet Customer requirements(operational and safety requirements in particular) · Analyzeand evaluate designs to verify compliance with System technical requirements · Participatein system performance monitoring and root cause analysis of issues faced inpassenger metro operation or during testing using could-based data analysistools · Presenttrade-off analysis, designs and investigations to engineering/management groupsin clear, complete, concise and non-ambiguous terms · Contributeto productive technical discussions with Customers, Interface Contractors, andother internal departments · Supportbids and projects in Singapore and in the region including but not limited toMalaysia, Hong Kong and Australia · Workin our world class CBTC simulation facility to gain hand-on experience with thesignalling system hardware and software, while supporting in-house testing andissue investigations · Useand support continuous improvement of our cloud-based data analytics solutionin your day-to-day work WhoYou Are: · Required: o BASc in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, System DesignEngineering or equivalent o Curious and willing to learn technical skills fast and on the fly o Good analytical and problem solving skills o Strong communication skills to interface with customers and GTSpersonnel around the globe o Willingness to collaborate with teams overseas, which requiresoccasional evening calls · GoodTo Have: o Experience with CBTC System Design, maintenance, operations ortesting o Experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Ruby o Previous exposure to some of the technologies we use

What they're looking for

Travel TechnologyCommunicationOperational RequirementsRequirement Specification

About Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a System Design Engineer at Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd. do?

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, 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. WhatYou’ll Do: · De…

What skills does this System Design Engineer role need?

Key skills for this role include Travel Technology, Communication, Operational Requirements, Requirement Specification.

How much does a System Design Engineer at Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd. pay?

This role lists a salary of S$7,000 – S$8,000 per month.

Is this System Design Engineer role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

The listing is based in D14 Geylang, Eunos. Check the posting for remote or hybrid options.

How do I apply for this System Design Engineer role?

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