Senior Digital Rail Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Digital Rail Solutions Engineer to enhance digital asset monitoring. This role involves working directly with rolling stock operators, developing software solutions, and integrating new technologies. Candidates should possess strong software development skills and experience within the UK railway industry. The position offers competitive remuneration, inclusive of various employee perks, and is part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the UK railway industry.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, big data platforms, and AI-driven analytics.
• Understanding of on-board electronics and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage with rolling stock operators to capture and refine requirements.
• Prototype and develop software solutions to validate new concepts.
• Support test, deployment, and commissioning activities for new features.

Skills

Software development skills

Problem-solving skills

Data integration

Cloud-based solutions knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Software/Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VPNs

SQL

Kubernetes

APIs

Job description

.**Location:**(HRE) London Ludgate**Job ID:**R0112855**Date Posted:**2026-01-14**Company Name:**HITACHI RAIL LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**IT, Telecom & Internet**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**NoA 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.**Job Description:****Your New Role**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.**About you**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.**What we offer**We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:* 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 ProgrammeWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1**.****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**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.