Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Engineering

Job location:

Auburn, NSW, AU, 2144

Job reference number: 110324

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $150295.0-$167114.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact. If finding complex technological solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

In this role, you’ll:

Sydney Trains is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer – Wireless to provide technical leadership and engineering authority for business critical wireless systems that keep our network operating safely and efficiently.

In this role, you’ll lead the engineering lifecycle of complex wireless systems from concept and design through to implementation, integration and ongoing support. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative technical solutions, drive systems engineering activities, manage technical integration, and ensure our wireless infrastructure continues to meet the needs of one of Australia’s largest rail networks.

We’re looking for someone with strong systems engineering expertise and extensive experience in wireless and telecommunications technologies, including 3G/4G/5G mobile networks, UHF radio systems, IP networking and wireless infrastructure. You’ll also bring hands on experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management, verification and validation, RAMS and FMECA analysis.

For more information click here to view the role description.

About You

- A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Telecommunications or a related discipline preferred), eligible for professional membership with Engineers Australia.
- At least three years’ experience applying systems engineering methodologies across the full system development lifecycle.




- Extensive experience designing, integrating and supporting complex wireless systems.
- Strong knowledge of wireless technologies, telecommunications infrastructure and IP networking.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical rail technology, influence major engineering decisions, and help deliver safe, reliable and future ready wireless systems for Sydney’s rail network.

Temporary Full time opportunity until 18 March 2027.

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 protected, 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.

Versatile work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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📌 Senior System Engineer - Wireless (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Trains
📍 New South Wales