Head of Hardware Engineering
Core
Lead the hardware engineering function for railway signalling and safety solutions, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time delivery of complex, safety-critical systems for global rail operations.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Head of Hardware Engineering)
Builds
Signalling hardware designs, electrical/mechanical/BIM drawings, BOMs, and safety-critical systems for Mainline, MRT, and LRT projects.
Domain
Rail transportation / Safety-critical hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware engineering leadership, electrical circuit design, signalling design, drafting tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks), safety-critical design principles, lifecycle standards (EN 5012x, SIL), stakeholder management, project delivery management
Preferred skills
Experience with trainborne/mechanical/networking/power design domains, international project coordination, hazard analysis, technical proposal support
Technologies
AutoCAD, MicroStation, SolidWorks, EN 50126/50128/50129, IEC, CENELEC
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the hardware engineering team; Own end-to-end hardware lifecycle for railway signalling; Translate customer requirements into conceptual designs and documentation; Review and approve technical documentation (schematics, BOMs, interface specs); Ensure compliance with railway and safety standards; Support technical proposals and site activities; Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and project management teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities