Hardware Development Leader

RSB Automotive Consulting - | System | Embedded | Functional Safety | Cybersecurity |; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RSB Automotive Consulting - | System | Embedded | Functional Safety | Cybersecurity | in Kraków is seeking a Hardware Development Leader to oversee automotive hardware development, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive project milestones. Start ASAP with a hybrid work model in Kraków.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in embedded hardware, and excellent communication across international teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field.
• Experience coordinating hardware teams on automotive projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, international environments.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware development activities within automotive projects.
• Define and monitor development timelines, milestones, and hardware deliverables.
• Collaborate with system, software, mechanical, and project management teams.
• Support synchronization of hardware and software development activities.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Participate in product development discussions and release planning.
• Ensure effective communication between engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Support prototypes and validation from a hardware perspective.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded systems

Project management

English communication

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics degree

Job description

Hardware Development Leader (Automotive / eMobility)

For one of our international engineering projects in the automotive sector, we are currently looking for an experienced Hardware Development Leader to support the development of advanced electronic systems used in next-generation mobility solutions.

This role combines technical coordination, cross-functional cooperation, and project leadership within hardware development activities.

Project Details

• Start: ASAP
• Work model: Hybrid (Kraków)
• Cooperation model: UoP or B2B

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hardware development activities within automotive engineering projects
• Define and monitor development timelines, milestones, and hardware deliverables
• Collaborate closely with system, software, mechanical, and project management teams
• Support synchronization of hardware and software development activities
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and resource needs
• Participate in technical discussions related to product development and release planning
• Ensure proper communication between engineering teams and stakeholders
• Support prototype and validation phases from the hardware perspective

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field
• Experience in automotive hardware development projects
• Previous experience in coordinating technical teams or leading engineering activities
• Understanding of embedded systems and electronic product development processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional international environment
• Communicative English required

Nice to Have

• Experience in eMobility or power electronics projects
• Familiarity with automotive development lifecycle and product validation activities
• Experience working in Agile or V-cycle environments