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Head - Design & Development (Railway Signalling Products)

Areca Embedded Systems Pvt LtdHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaPosted 17 May 2026

Areca Embedded Systems is seeking a Head of Design & Development to lead its railway signalling division in Hyderabad. This leadership role oversees the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and hardware/firmware design to safety certification and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety-critical systems like KAVACH or ETCS and possess strong expertise in international railway safety standards. You will manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability signalling solutions for the rail industry.

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Experience

15+ years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

Areca Embedded Systems is seeking a Head of Design & Development to lead its railway signalling division in Hyderabad. This leadership role oversees the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and hardware/firmware design to safety certification and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety-critical systems like KAVACH or ETCS and possess strong expertise in international railway safety standards. You will manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability signalling solutions for the rail industry.

TAL's take

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

High-impact domain leadership role for a specialized firm with clear technical requirements and career growth path.

The JD is extremely detailed, providing specific technical standards, product domains, and responsibilities.

Must haves

  • 15+ years of engineering experience
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Experience in railway signalling or safety-critical transportation systems
  • Knowledge of EN 50126/8/9 standards
  • Background in embedded systems and systems engineering
  • Track record in certification and product release

Tools and skills

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Nice to have: cybersecurity, industrial control systems, iot diagnostics.

About the company

Niche engineering firm specializing in specialized rail signaling, not a mainstream tech unicorn or global giant.

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