About Us 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. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) To perform design, analysis, programming and integration activities in the development of software for train control systems of Ground Transportation Systems, achieving customer satisfaction of the delivered solution/product. Key Responsibilities • Understands the customer’s needs and through life cycle concerns whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, etc.) • Contributes to the formalization of mission/function description, architectural & algorithms design and the refinement of functional and non-functional requirements. • Designs, codes, debugs, write test procedures and tests software code, chairs design reviews. • Reviews code, test procedures and test results • Analyses and implements correction for defect reports • Perform engineering testing in the field and investigates problems in the field. • Provides some inputs for cost estimates. • Assists Functional manager in providing training, leadership and motivation to the staff • Contributes in co-engineering activities with the Systems Engineering team in order to ensure system-software consistency and the right refinement of software components and compliance with the software architecture. • Solves tasks in the best technical and timely manner. Looks for opportunities and make suggestions for improvements. • Can also spend a part of his/her time in Work Package Management (WPM) within his/her technical domain. Required Skills and Experience • 5+ years of experience in URS Systems and General Software Design, Development, Integration, Testing and/or Deployment activities • Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in Computer sciences, Engineering or a closely related field. • Senior level analysis skills, able to diagnose issues based on field logs and correlate events to failures • Able to handle assignments within a medium to large scale software application • Knowledgeable of the software development processes • Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently • Knowledge of software development environment (Microsoft Visual Studio, desktop simulator, target simulator etc.) • Senior level knowledge of railway signaling techniques including of SelTrac CBTC • Experience in working within an team using Agile Methodologies • Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite • Practical experience with source control, IDE and requirements management tools (e.g Eclipse, Jira, Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Doors, etc) • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Preferred Skills and Experience • Professional Engineer – PENG 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. #LI-MA2 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
