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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Head - Hardware Engineering - **Company:** Alstom Signaling Inc. - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $211,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Requirements Management, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Pcb Layout, Physical Design - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=851b2d1d7be99330 ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering * 10+ years in the Railway Signaling domain * 10+ years in Hardware Design and Test * Expertise in KBS product line and technology * 5+ years leading engineering teams Other Skills & Competencies * Ability and enthusiasm to lead and inspire both local and remote teams * Effective stakeholder engagement skills, including cross-functional coordination and negotiation * Familiarity with AREMA, CENELEC, FRA and other safety standards Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. ## Description The R&D Head - Hardware Engineering is a senior functional leader accountable for technical and organizational performance of KB Signaling's R&D Hardware and Mechanical Engineering functions, spanning Melbourne and Rochester. This accountability covers Hardware Engineering targets - safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, and technical performance - across R&D programs, project development, and product sustaining efforts, within a safety-critical railway signaling environment governed by AREMA, CENELEC, and FRA standards. The R&D Head is the primary technical decision-maker for Hardware Engineering strategy, architecture direction, and team resourcing, and shapes the department's Hardware Engineering delivery plans and team capability, fostering a high-performance and innovative engineering culture across the function., Hardware Engineering Strategy & Technical Leadership * Drive improvement in process adherence and engineering execution quality, including requirements management * Lead the multi-site Hardware and Mechanical Engineering functions responsible for hardware architecture, design, simulation, integration, and test * Provide strategic and technical leadership across requirements, design, implementation, and integration activities supporting Melbourne and Rochester deliverables * Implement and refine department processes, common methods, and best practices, while ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied * Collaborate with other Engineering Department Heads, Product Managers, and Program Managers to establish technical baselines, manage technical change, and ensure compliance * Coordinate Hardware and Mechanical Engineering activities in support of new and in-service products, working closely with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, V&V, and Safety teams Program & Delivery Accountability * Consistently achieve Hardware Engineering targets (safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, and technical performance) across R&D programs, project development, and product sustaining efforts * Establish department priorities, resource plans, and execution strategies aligned with business and program objectives * Develop and execute Engineering delivery plans that meet safety, scope, quality, schedule, budget, and technical performance targets * Champion continuous improvement in product performance and reliability through innovative solutions and engineering best practices * Ensure delivery of accurate, competitive, and achievable engineering proposals and estimates Organizational & Talent Leadership * Meet department budget, utilization, and staffing targets * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and trust while developing Hardware Engineering talent * Continuously coach, motivate, encourage, evaluate and develop the team * Oversee personnel development and performance improvement plans in coordination with the R&D Director and Human Resources * Ensure R&D programs, sustaining efforts, and projects are staffed with the appropriate skills and manage performance accordingly * Manage and communicate team workload, capacity, and resource needs * Direct resourcing strategy across Value Countries and subcontractor partnerships to optimize team capacity Competency & Capability Development * Grow Hardware Engineering team competencies in SIL4/fail-safe design, including AREMA, FRA and CENELEC compliance * Develop and grow team competencies in FPGA, Mixed Signal Design, Analog Design, Power Design, Vital Design, PCB Layout and Signal Integrity ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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