Principal Software and Systems Engineer

Our Train Control Systems (TCS) Engineering team have an opportunity for a Principal Software and Systems Engineer.

Engineer Your Legacy - At Queensland Rail - our engineers work on the full engineering project lifecycle—from initial concept and design, testing, implementation and operational support—offering the unique opportunity to see the benefits and lasting impact of your work.

Benefits That Count

• Permanent full-time role with a company with over 150 years of history.
• Salary starting from $155,500 plus 12.75% Superannuation - we are committed to finding the right candidate and salary will be commensurate of the role and your unique contributions and expertise. 
• Professional development: Support for career and continued professional development for RPEQ, including coverage for annual fee.
• Work life balance: Flexible work options.
• Free or discounted rail travel options for yourself and your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program covering career and personal professional support services.
• The Fitness Passport discount scheme.
• Four weeks annual leave and leave loading for roles under a standard QR Enterprise Agreement.
• Long service leave entitlements on completion of seven years continuous service.
• Equal opportunity leave, paid parental/partner leave.

About your opportunity

• Implement complex, distributed multi-system software changes.
• Lead development in all aspects of the Software/Systems development life cycle
• Lead improvements to the software development processes used within TCS. 
• Lead improvements to the overall quality management systems used within TCS.
• Oversee the consolidation, implementation, and use of software development toolsets within OSE – Visual Studio, JIRA, DevOps
• Oversee and support deliverables of less experienced engineers.
• Bring relevant elements of Systems Engineering into TCS.
• Undertake other related work as required and directed by the Line Manager.

About you

• Use initiative to keep up to date with emerging new technologies applicable to operational systems. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be able to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, clients and suppliers to negotiate practical, efficiency focused and sustainable outcomes.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary, complex, and mission critical environments.
• Very good knowledge of Railway Operations and its applicability to Train Control Systems. 
• High level of conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of professional software/systems engineering practices. 

The following skills and experience as desirable: 

• Practical experience in risk definition principles such as ALARP, ALARA and SFAIRP.
• Practical knowledge of Software and Systems Verification and Validation in a Railway environment or similar mission critical and/or safety related environment.
• Working knowledge of EN50126, EN50128 and EN50129

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold at the time of application Australian issued Bachelor Engineering – Electrical/Computer Science or business approved equivalence.
• Ideally be eligible for and/or have interest in obtaining RPEQ certification. 

Position Description

Ready to make an impact? make the journey with us. 

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will drive the success of rail projects, apply today!

How to apply?

Please apply to Principal Software and Systems Engineer (9033) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 5th March 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Mackenzie via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  Multiple vacancies may also apply to this advertisement. 

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Cynthia Mackenzie with your specific enquiry via cynthia.mackenzie@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.