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.
Copenhagen, Denmark (Hybrid)About the F-Bane Programme
The F-Bane Programme is a landmark project driven by Banedanmark, focused on upgrading Denmark’s railway network by introducing the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2. This modernisation effort is being delivered in the western part of the country by a Joint Venture between Hitachi Rail GTS Denmark and Strukton.
Our goal? Replace outdated analogue signalling systems with cutting-edge digital solutions — improving safety, increasing capacity, and enabling more reliable and punctual train service across Jutland. This is a key step in Denmark’s journey to becoming a global frontrunner in sustainable, intelligent rail transport.
About the Role & Our Team
As a Solution Architect, you’ll take a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and implementation of ETCS L2. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, system architecture, and project execution — collaborating with internal design teams, Hitachi subsidiaries, suppliers, and partners.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys connecting high-level strategy with practical implementation and thrives in a diverse, international environment where teamwork, structure, and creativity coexist.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a key role in the delivery of Denmark’s next-generation digital rail network. Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the Solution Architecture and Requirements, ensuring consistency with business strategy, standardisation practices, and technology roadmap.
- Coordinating technical activities across Hitachi subsidiaries, suppliers, and partners to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Confirming that the Engineering Design process (tools, practices, and methods) is fit for purpose and aligned with engineering rules and guidelines.
- Creating and updating Rules and Guidelines that support solution architecture and design.
- Preparing Solution Proposals for Change Requests and contributing to change impact analysis.
- Supporting and maintaining tools used by the Design Team to manage architectural design and documentation.
- Approving technical deliverables (such as Requirements and Interface documents) where the Solution Project Design Authority (PDA) is not available.
- Participating in Defect Management Boards and Change Control Boards, providing technical assessments and solutions.
Together with the Head of Engineering, you will:
- Review and assess technical risks and opportunities, developing mitigation plans and technical recommendations.
- Evaluate the feasibility of technical solutions with respect to schedule, skills, and resources.
In collaboration with the Design Team Leader, you will:
- Define and maintain the Design Team Training Plans.
- Support in resolving technical constraints encountered in project execution.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced solution architect in railway signaling systems with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a drive to deliver high-impact solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- You have successfully completed an engineering degree
- Proven experience in a similar role (system design, complex systems architecture, project engineering, validation or operational safety) in the transportation sector or an equivalent field.
- Experience in railway signaling is essential.
- Ability to solve technical problems with rigor, critical and analytical thinking, while demonstrating creativity and autonomy in decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for collaborative work and technical management. You enjoy coordinating teams, are open-minded, and comfortable presenting to clients.
- Fluent in Enligh; Danish is a plus
What It’s Like to Work with Us
- A flexible hybrid working model (main office in Ballerup)
- A collaborative and international team that values shared knowledge and respect
- Competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health insurance)
- A workplace committed to continuous learning and development
- The opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable transport in Denmark
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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