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If you’re excited about this opportunity and willing to relocate to Gdansk, we’d love to hear from you. We provide relocation support to help make the transition as smooth as possible.\nContract Type: Full Time\nRole: Hardware Design Engineer (Embedded Linux Security Platform)\nDepartment: R&D / Engineering\n\n At Aritech, as part of Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in security solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.\nJoin our team and help build the next generation of security platforms powering both Intrusion Detection and Access Control solutions used by customers worldwide.\nIn this role, you will contribute to the development of a common hardware platform that serves as the foundation for multiple product families. Working closely with Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Product Management, Cybersecurity, Verification, Compliance, and Manufacturing teams, you will help design and develop reliable, secure, and scalable hardware for Linux-based security products.\nYour work will contribute to products designed to meet demanding security and certification requirements, including EN 50131 Grade 3 compliance for professional intrusion detection systems.\n\nRole Description\nHardware design engineer contributing to the development of embedded security products.\nParticipates in the design and evolution of a common platform supporting both Intrusion and Access Control product families.\nWorks closely with senior engineers on hardware architecture, schematic design, PCB development, and product verification.\nTranslates system requirements into electronic designs and engineering documentation.\nSupports the product lifecycle from concept through verification, certification, manufacturing, and sustaining activities.\nCollaborates with hardware, software, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable products.\n\nResponsibilities\nDesign and develop electronic hardware for embedded Linux-based security products.\nCreate and maintain schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.\nParticipate in component selection and qualification activities.\nAssist with the integration of: processors, DDR memory, eMMC / Flash memory, communication interfaces, power management circuits.\nSupport hardware bring-up, debugging, and system integration activities.\nPerform laboratory measurements and basic circuit analysis.\nExecute prototype testing and support verification activities.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions.\nContribute to resolving product issues through failure analysis and troubleshooting.\nSupport manufacturing teams during prototype and production builds.\nCollaborate with Compliance and Verification teams to support certification activities.\nPrepare and maintain technical documentation.\n\nRequirements & Technical Skills\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.\nMinimum 3 years of experience in electronic product development.\nExperience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits.\nExperience creating schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer or a similar EDA tool.\nUnderstanding of processor-based embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with hardware components used in Linux-based platforms, such as processors, DDR memory, Flash memory, and communication interfaces.\nHands-on experience with laboratory equipment including: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, Ability to analyze and debug electronic circuits.\nStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nGood written and verbal English communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Embedded Linux hardware platforms.\nExperience with ARM-based processors and microcontrollers.\nFamiliarity with DDR memory and high-speed digital interfaces.\nExperience with security products such as Intrusion Detection, Access Control, Video Surveillance, or IoT devices.\nFamiliarity with EN 50131 requirements and certification processes.\nKnowledge of communication technologies such as: Ethernet, RS485.\nUnderstanding of EMC/EMI design considerations.\nExperience using Jira and Confluence.\nExperience collaborating with manufacturing teams.\n\nIdeal Candidate\nAn engineer with a solid foundation in electronics design who is eager to grow into the development of advanced Embedded Linux platforms. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, learning new technologies, and working with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable security products for both Access Control and Intrusion applications.\n\nWe Offer\nStable employment in a mature engineering environment\nOpportunities for career growth and professional development\nA culture that encourages independence, creativity, and continuous learning\nCompetitive salary and benefits package: \nMeal Vouchers\nLuxMed Medical Insurance\nMultiSport Card\nIKE/IKZE Additional Pension Contribution\nIndividuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees.\n\nYour journey with us\nWe always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:\nInitial call with our recruitment team\nUp to 2 interviews with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders\n\nOur commitment to you\nAs an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. 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