Senior Locomotive Control Systems Engineer

Location: Brisbane

About the role

Were looking for a Senior Locomotive Control Systems Engineer to join our Asset Management & Strategy team providing expert technical leadership across Aurizons locomotive fleet.

This is a highly influential role where youll lead complex engineering initiatives shape technical standards and support the ongoing performance safety and innovation of our locomotive control systems across the asset lifecycle.

Youll work closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and regulatory bodies to ensure our systems meet operational compliance and future capability requirements.

What youll 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 Aurizons locomotive fleet

About you

Youre 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 youll:

• 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.

is Australias largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX 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 open from 9th June to 7th July 2026