Hardware Development Engineer(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields
• Formal qualification in networking (CCNA, CCDP, CCNP, WSCTA or equivalent)
• Qualification in network security and/or ethical hacking
• Solid understanding of Ethernet switching and routing (L2/L3), VLANs, STP, PoE, QoS, multicast
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, and wireless security
• Familiarity with network management platforms, cloud-managed networking, and SDN concepts
• Basic understanding of electronic design techniques and electronics production
• 3–5+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Owner, or Engineering role within networking/IT infrastructure
• Experience setting up office LAN/WAN end-to-end, including security considerations
• Extensive experience configuring and managing network devices from multiple vendors
• Experience in the configuration of Wi-Fi access points/client bridges, Ethernet switches and routers
• Experience working in a Linux environment; knowledge of Linux OpenWRT distribution is advantageous
• Experience of network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• Design specification experience for Hardware products
• Experience working in the Railway industry
• Knowledge about Railway Standard
• Knowledge and experience working with standards for vehicular communication (CAN, IBIS, MVB)
• Experience with RF designs
• Experience working with Atlassian JIRA
• Good English language skills (written and verbal)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Travel required occasionally
• Strong engineering mindset
• Good problem-solving capabilities with a methodical repeatable approach
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload using own initiative
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to provide knowledge to the wider team
• Adherence to existing work processes and ISO9001 quality standards
• Strong team ethos to support quality solutions delivery

Tasks

• Define and manage the product vision and strategy
• Collaborate on the HW strategy aligned with the 3-year roadmap
• Draft technical specifications for new and replacement hardware
• Monitor market trends and competitor product roadmaps
• Gather input from customers and sales teams for roadmap planning
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog
• Provide technical support for supplier selection and evaluation
• Ensure products meet compliance standards with the Head of Rail Engineering Compliance
• Conduct detailed inspections of initial production samples
• Document all testing procedures, results, and FAI reports
• Develop test plans for hardware products
• Plan and execute functional, performance, and stress tests
• Review roadmap and test results with the Head of On-Train Systems
• Present new solutions to Bid and Sales teams
• Support tender requirements and validate solution designs
• Gather integration information from the development team
• Plan HW and FW testing with the Hardware Integration team
• Review certification and regulation updates with QHSE teams
• Support design of complex architectures with engineering and Dev Ops teams
• Exchange information on third-party products with the Procurement team
• Interact with OEM suppliers during product onboarding
• Obtain feedback on performance from Service and Engineering teams
• Stay updated on industry trends and standards

Work Experience

Education

Languages

Tools & Technologies