Senior Hardware Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems (Kavach)

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We're looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you Then it seems like you'd make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We're making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for

The Senior Hardware Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of hardware solutions for safety-critical railway applications under the Kavach program. The role requires hands-on expertise in microprocessor / microcontroller-based and FPGA-based hardware design, PCB development, and proven experience in designing SIL-4 compliant hardware.

The candidate will drive architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure hardware designs meet stringent RAMS requirements and international safety standards.

You'll make a difference by

• Lead hardware architecture and design activities for safety-critical systems (microprocessor / microcontroller, FPGA-based boards).
• Develop, review, and maintain hardware design documents (schematics, BOM, design calculations).
• Drive PCB design, development, and review for high-reliability embedded systems.
• Ensure hardware design compliance with SIL-4 safety integrity level and relevant railway standards.
• Collaborate with safety and RAMS teams for FMEA, FTA, reliability analysis, and safety case preparation.
• Perform design verification, validation, and hardware qualification testing.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams for prototyping, production, and component qualification.
• Mentor and guide junior hardware engineers on best practices.
• Support audits, certification processes, and customer / ISA reviews.

Desired Skills :

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We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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Skills Required

Fmea, Reliability Analysis, FTA, PCB Development, Mentor Graphics, altium , Orcad