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) The general mission is to address all design aspects of a mission-critical communication system that supports the operation of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This includes: Analysis of Customer’s (internal or external) specifications to define network architecture, features, and solutions. Development of system and subsystem requirements, creation of a detailed network design, development, and hands-on implementation of the solution. Participation in all deployment, verification, and validation activities and support. The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly, within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages. The work is typically defined by the Work Package Manager, then reviewed, modified, and agreed with and approved by the Network Technical Specialist, Network Architect, and/or Manager. The Senior Network Design Specialist typically works with a team of other engineers to define what will be designed, how it will perform, and how it will be determined that it is working correctly, as well as leads the actual design and deployment of the solution. Key Accountabilities: Converts customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing analyses, simulations, and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfill customer requirements. Prepares system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing, decomposing, modeling, and refining customer requirements and typical train control domain requirements. Performs technical/engineering tasks to define system design and subsystem requirements. Analysis and simulations are performed as necessary to identify design feasibility and driving requirements. Creates and documents detailed network designs implementing the requirements. Deploys the solutions in the lab and in the field, including supporting testing and commissioning activities. Participates in technical reviews of component designs, installation designs, vendor selection and qualification, and other related areas. Provides highest tier support for complex and high-visibility issues in the field. 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 designs and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms. Defines or proposes updates of processes and standards covering the work and its products based on knowledge of systems engineering and/or technical specializations. Evaluates operational design limits and defines them. Performs performance analyses and simulations to support the above. Interfaces and builds strong working relationships with Software, Hardware, and ITV groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in-house and field test issues. Participates in technical discussions and technical solution presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Supervises contractors and other systems specialists by defining their work, coaching them on how and what to prepare, monitoring their progress, and directing them on priorities. Proposes work package estimates and descriptions based on the knowledge of the work and project requirements. Prepares and delivers regular status reports for internal and external stakeholders. Identifies and implements process improvement initiatives. Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount. Ensures that safety and security are built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety and security-related defects. Key Requirements: Skills: Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of systems development lifecycle. Knowledge of installation design principles and practices. Knowledge/experience in site deployment and commissioning of networks. Knowledge of network principles and technologies: Ethernet/IP-based networking (switching/routing protocols). Redundancy and high-availability technologies. Network/IT services. MPLS and VPN technologies. RF networking (802.11, LTE, 4G, 5G, FluidMesh). Cybersecurity principles, technologies, and solutions. Skilled in technical writing, communication, marketing, and presentation skills. Ability to sell/defend products to customers with differing levels of knowledge about automated systems. Good planning and organizational skills. Experience in using tools like DOORS and Melody Advance. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the development of industrial control networks. Education: University degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field. Language: Mandatory: English. Preferred Qualifications: P.Eng license is desirable. Experience with rail signaling, CBTC, and specification-driven networks (as it applies to computer systems with both hardware and software operation). Knowledge/experience in railway-specific designs and standards (e.g., IEC-61375, EN-50159). Knowledge/experience with Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco). Knowledge/experience with SD-WAN solutions. 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. 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