Senior Hardware Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems (Kavach) | Siemens Mobility | Bangalore, India
Job Description
Summary
Siemens Mobility is hiring a Senior Hardware Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems (Kavach) in Bangalore, India. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop SIL-4 compliant railway safety systems under India’s flagship Automatic Train Protection (ATP) program – Kavach. If you are an expert in embedded hardware design, FPGA/microcontroller-based systems, PCB development, and safety-critical engineering, Siemens invites you to join its world-class R&D team shaping the future of rail safety and signaling.
Job Details at a Glance
| Position | Senior Hardware Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems (Kavach) |
|---|---|
| Company | Siemens Rail Automation Pvt. Ltd. (Siemens Mobility) |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India (with possible travel across India & abroad) |
| Department | Engineering – Mobility Division |
| Experience Level | 8–10 years in hardware design & development |
| Shift | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Core Expertise | FPGA, Microcontroller/Microprocessor, PCB Design |
| Safety Standards | SIL-4, EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 |
| Tools | Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics |
Responsibilities
As a Senior Hardware Engineer – Kavach, you will:
- Hardware Architecture & Design
- Lead hardware design for safety-critical railway systems.
- Work on FPGA/microcontroller/microprocessor-based boards.
- Develop and maintain hardware documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and design calculations.
- PCB Development & Review
- Drive PCB design and layout for high-reliability embedded systems.
- Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC design considerations.
- Safety & Compliance
- Design hardware in line with SIL-4 safety integrity level.
- Ensure compliance with CENELEC safety standards (EN 50126/28/29).
- Collaborate with RAMS teams for FMEA, FTA, and reliability analysis.
- Testing & Validation
- Conduct hardware verification, validation, and qualification testing.
- Support audits, safety case preparation, and certification processes.
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Guide junior engineers on best practices in safety-critical hardware design.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and certification bodies.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Strong background in embedded hardware design for safety-critical applications.
- Hands-on expertise with FPGA, microprocessor, and microcontroller-based systems.
- Proven experience in PCB development (schematic capture, layout review, EMI/EMC).
- Knowledge of RAMS (FMEA, FTA, MTBF, reliability analysis).
- Familiarity with Altium, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, and other EDA tools.
- Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related engineering fields.
- 8–10 years of experience in hardware design and safety-critical system development.
- Hands-on experience with SIL-4 design and international railway safety standards.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join Siemens Mobility?
- Work on India’s national rail safety program – Kavach.
- Be part of a global leader in mobility, rail automation, and intelligent transport systems.
- Access to cutting-edge technology, world-class R&D facilities, and international exposure.
- Join a company that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
Apply Now
Ready to advance your career in railway safety-critical hardware engineering?
Apply today through the official Siemens careers portal: Siemens Careers – Apply Here