Head of Hardware & Software Engineering (m/w/d)
Core
Define long-term strategy for hardware and software engineering, align portfolio with market/customer needs, and lead cross-site development models for safety-critical train systems.
Role type
Senior leadership, strategy & mentorship
Builds
Safety-critical subsystems for rail vehicles (sanitary cabins, complex computer-controlled systems, modules)
Domain
Rail industry + embedded systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic planning, cross-site organizational development, change management, technical leadership, business acumen, analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Experience in safety-critical systems or rail industry, electronic and software engineering expertise
Technologies
Pneumatics, mechanics, electronics, control engineering, software
Responsibilities
Develop long-term engineering strategy and technology roadmaps, lead interdisciplinary hardware/software teams, oversee project planning and execution, establish engineering standards and decision processes, represent engineering perspective to executive leadership and stakeholders
Seniority
Director/VP level, strategic leadership