Principal Engineer DS Integration

"You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

You'll tackle challenges head-on, utilising your technical expertise to build sustainable, innovative, and resilient solutions from start to finish.  

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of the Digital Systems Business Integration team in our Rail Operations division, leading and supporting the workstreams for the integration of Digital Systems into the Sydney Trains business.

You will lead and manage a team of technical experts/engineers to manage the resolution of technical issues and work towards a solution, including gaining the support of stakeholders and developing detailed test scenario plans for the Operational and Reliability Demonstration phase of the project.

You will also provide technical expertise into technical and risk assessment documents and presentation materials across the Digital Systems program and manage the development of engineering procedures required by the Engineering and Maintenance branch for implementation of the system.

This is a permanent role.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a self-motivated and driven individual with a tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline e.g. Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Software, Mechatronics or similar, with experience in ETCS L2 and the integration of complex signalling systems.

You have familiarity and experience with railway safety systems (e.g. signalling, train control, rollingstock, telecommunications) and national/international safety standards including Rail Safety National Law and the risk management framework applied by Sydney Trains.

You have a working knowledge of undertaking system safety hazard identification, assessment and analysis activities.  

Your strong stakeholder management skills will see you effectively work with all level stakeholders to gain agreement and resolve issues, and ultimately successfully support system integration and knowledge transfer of Digital Systems into Sydney Trains.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We're continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday, 18th September 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact YVONNE..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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