Hardware Development Engineer(m/w/x)

Description

As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and internal teams, shaping innovative networking solutions while managing product strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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

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