Architect, Data Communication System
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary Range: $101,700 - $130,450 · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary Range: $101,700 - $130,450
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in developing industrial control networks.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
Job Description:
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:
Key Accountabilities:
Technical
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
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
Apply Now
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.
Job Description:
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 specifications (internal or external) to define DCS 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, along with continuous support.
Key Accountabilities:
Technical
- Propose and define innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, ensuring alignment with product/system technical strategy for communication-based train control.
- Convert internal and/or external requirements into conceptual designs and associated documentation through analysis, simulations, and technical trade-off studies of alternative configurations and functional features.
- Create new concepts or modify existing solutions based on customer specifications.
- Prepare system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing, decomposing, modeling, and refining customer requirements alongside train control domain standards.
- Perform technical analyses to define system designs and identify feasibility and key driving requirements.
- Develop detailed network designs and document their implementation.
- Deploy solutions in lab settings and on-site, supporting testing and commissioning activities.
- Participate in technical reviews for component designs, installation plans, vendor selection, and similar domains.
- Provide high-tier support for complex and high-impact field issues.
- Prepare bids and proposals, including requirement compliance assessments, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, feature trade-offs, and estimation.
- Present technical designs and reports to stakeholders in clear, concise, and unambiguous language.
- Contribute to process and standards updates by leveraging systems engineering knowledge or specialized technical expertise.
- Perform operational design analyses and simulations to define performance limits and support overall design objectives.
- Build strong working relationships across related groups including Software, Hardware, and IVVQ teams for issue resolution.
- Lead technical discussions and present solutions to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervise contractors and other systems specialists, defining work priorities, coaching, and monitoring progress.
- Estimate work packages based on project needs and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
- Promote a safety culture emphasizing product safety.
- Ensure safety and security considerations are embedded in the design to mitigate risks or defects early.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in developing industrial control networks.
- Education: University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
- Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control networks.
- Proficiency in systems engineering principles, systems development life cycle, and installation design practices.
- Strong site deployment and network commissioning expertise.
- Experience with Microsoft client and server OS configurations, Linux OS administration, and VMware solutions.
- Familiarity with IT support systems like telemetry monitoring solutions, runtime software infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation tools (Powershell/Ansible scripting).
- Networking expertise covering Ethernet/IP protocols, redundancy solutions, MPLS/VPN technologies, cybersecurity, RF networking, etc.
- Desired knowledge of railway-specific standards (IEC-61375, EN-50159) a-nd technologies like SDN/SD-WAN solutions.
- Advanced technical writing, marketing, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in tools such as DOORS, Melody Advance; rail signaling knowledge is an advantage.
- Language: Fluency in English is mandatory.
- P.Eng licenses are desirable.
- Familiarity with rail signaling, CBTC systems, and specification-driven designs related to network operations (including hardware and software integration).
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
- Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
- Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
- Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
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
Apply Now
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design, document, implement, and deploy mission-critical communication networks supporting CBTC, including requirements analysis, architecture, detailed network design, and verification. Lead technical discussions and support testing, commissioning, field issue resolution, proposals, contractor oversight, and safety-focused design.
Requirements
Requires a university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline and at least 10 years of experience developing industrial control networks. Candidates should have strong systems engineering, networking, deployment, and commissioning expertise, with experience across operating systems, virtualization, monitoring, automation, and cybersecurity; railway standards and signaling knowledge are advantageous.
Skills
- Industrial Control Networks
- Systems Engineering
- Network Design
- Network Commissioning
- Ethernet/IP
- MPLS/VPN
- Cybersecurity
- RF Networking
- Linux Administration
- Microsoft Client and Server Operating Systems
- VMware
- Docker/Kubernetes
- PowerShell/Ansible
- Technical Writing
- Technical Presentations
- Rail Signaling
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Three Weeks of Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Development and Training Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC)
- Data Communication System (DCS)
- Industrial Control Networks
- Systems Engineering
- Network Architecture
- Ethernet/IP
- MPLS/VPN
- Network Redundancy
- Cybersecurity
- RF Networking
- Linux
- Microsoft Client and Server Operating Systems
- VMware
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- PowerShell
- Ansible
- IEC 61375
- EN 50159
- SDN/SD-WAN
- DOORS
- Melody Advance
- Rail Signaling
- Installation Design
- Network Commissioning
- Verification and Validation
- Requirements Management
- Safety Engineering