Location: Brisbane
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Locomotive Control Systems Engineer to join our Asset Management & Strategy team, providing expert technical leadership across Aurizon’s locomotive fleet.
This is a highly influential role where you’ll lead complex engineering initiatives, shape technical standards, and support the ongoing performance, safety and innovation of our locomotive control systems across the asset lifecycle.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure our systems meet operational, compliance and future capability requirements.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the technical delivery of complex locomotive systems engineering projects
- Developing user requirements, specifications and safety-in-design documentation
- Designing, reviewing and auditing control systems and engineering submissions
- Overseeing testing, commissioning, validation and asset handover activities
- Driving the development and implementation of engineering standards and processes
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers
- Supporting the evaluation and integration of new technologies across locomotive systems
- Leading the technology roadmap for Aurizon’s locomotive fleet
About you
You’re a highly experienced engineer who enjoys both technical depth and influencing broader engineering outcomes. You bring strong systems-thinking capability and thrive in complex, high-stakes environments.
You will also have:
- Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent)
- RPEQ (or ability to obtain)
- Significant experience (10+ years) in complex engineering systems
Proven experience working across full asset lifecycle (design delivery- operation) including:
- OT cybersecurity for control systems and onboard networks
- Management of software lifecycle and configuration for railway systems
- Locomotive modernisation programs
- Integration of new technologies into existing fleets
- Platform management and configuration governance across assets
- Development of engineering standards, specifications and governance frameworks
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with regulators and suppliers
Why join Aurizon?
At Aurizon, we connect communities and industries by delivering reliable and sustainable rail freight solutions across Australia.
In this role, you’ll:
- Influence the future of locomotive technology and performance
- Work on complex, large-scale engineering systems
- Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused engineering culture
- Contribute to innovation across a nationally significant rail network
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
