Systems Design Intern (Fall 2026, 12months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. is seeking a Systems Design Intern for a 12-month full-time internship/co-op position in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves performing system operation activities, assisting in the design of systems that meet overall requirements, and contributing to a high-quality, safe, and cost-effective guideway design. The intern will work with industry talent on real-world projects within a hybrid work model, offering a chance to build a career with a global leader in digital transformation and innovation.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering degree or equivalent.
Comfortable using AI tools like Visual Studio, Copilot.
Fluent in English - both written and oral communication skills.
Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the agreed work term.
Available to work onsite a minimum of two days per week.

Nice To Haves

Software development experience in C++.
Experience with scripting or programming skills in languages such as Python.
Exposure to specification-driven hardware and software systems design or associated tools (DOORS)/Polarion.
Familiar with mechanical and dynamic motion analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform system analysis, modeling and simulation to specify the system performance and verify the train control systems.
Assist in analyzing train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model.
Assist in analyzing guideway to define requirements for headway (passenger waiting time), safe train separation, interlocking requirements, new guideway elements & guideway designs to resolve operational conflicts.
Assist in delivering the project guideway application data, signal plan, crossover coordinates, track maps and guideway database to software groups.
Ensure the guideway design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards and signaling principles.
Interface and build working relationships with software/test groups to ensure timely analysis to resolution of in-house and field test issues.
Development, implementation and maintenance of relevant tools whether procured / internally developed.
Assist marketing in the preparation simulations to support technical proposals.
Accurately report work progress and estimate to complete against work assigned.