The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. 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.
Country: Poland
Location: Gdańsk (Hybrid)
Role: Hardware Engineer
Department: R&D / Engineering
Contract Type: Full Time, UoP
We welcome talented professionals from across Europe. 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.
A brand with a legacy — and a future: Aritech has been a trusted name in the security industry for decades. Our product portfolio is recognized for reliability, innovation, and performance.
Position OverviewYour role will focus on supporting existing products and proposing, designing, and implementing changes to devices used in electronic intrusion security systems (burglar and hold-up alarm systems).
This position plays a key role in sustaining the current product portfolio and in Value Engineering (VE) initiatives aimed at optimizing cost, component availability, quality, and product reliability throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Contribute to defining features and functionality of intrusion system products
- Actively participate in Value Engineering (VE) activities, including cost analysis, design optimization, and proposing alternative technical and component solutions
- Sustain and continuously improve existing products (sustaining engineering)
- Prepare, maintain, and update project documentation
- Design electronic devices (schematics and PCB layout)
- Select electronic components and propose alternatives
(EOL, PCN, and supply risk management) - Perform electronic circuit simulations
- Bring up and debug newly designed hardware
- Execute prototype testing and preliminary verification tests
- Define and verify qualification test plans
- Support manufacturing during production ramp-up and implementation of design changes
- Analyze failures and perform root cause analysis
- Troubleshoot issues observed in released and mass-produced products
- Participate in design reviews
- Cooperate with external electrical and mechanical design suppliers
Please submit your CV if you have:
- A few years of experience in product and/or mixed-signal (analog/digital) electronic design
- Strong hands-on skills in electronic measurements and debugging
(oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer, etc.) - Ability to independently analyze designs and propose robust, production-ready solutions
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- A relevant technical university degree (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar)
- Experience designing hardware for intrusion / security systems
- Experience in microcontroller programming
- Knowledge of EDA tools such as Altium Designer, CADSTAR, PADS
- Experience in Value Engineering and/or sustaining engineering activities
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and factory collaboration
- Experience with Atlassian tools, especially Jira and Confluence
- Work on modern intrusion security systems with real-world impact
- Real influence on product cost, quality, and long-term sustainability
- Stable employment in a mature engineering environment
- Collaboration with international R&D and manufacturing teams
- Opportunities for expert-level growth in sustaining engineering and VE
- Competitive salary and benefits package:
- Meal Vouchers
- LuxMed Medical Insurance
- MultiSport Card
- IKZE/IKZE Additional Pension Contribution
Individuals 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.
Your journey with us
We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:
- Initial call with our recruitment team
- Up to 2 interviews with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders
Our Commitment to You
As 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 engines for growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, provide enriching career opportunities, listen to employee feedback, and continuously challenge ourselves to improve.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Skills Required
- A few years of experience in product and/or mixed-signal analog and digital electronic design
- Strong hands-on skills in electronic measurements and debugging using equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
- Ability to independently analyze designs and propose robust, production-ready solutions
- Good written and spoken English
- Relevant technical university degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field
- Experience designing hardware for intrusion or security systems
- Experience in microcontroller programming
- Knowledge of EDA tools such as Altium Designer, CADSTAR, or PADS
- Experience with value engineering and/or sustaining engineering activities
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and factory collaboration
- Experience with Atlassian tools, especially Jira and Confluence
What We Do
Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) is a global fire and life-safety company bringing together trusted safety and security brands. It provides advanced solutions and services for residential and commercial customers, helping protect people and property across a wide range of applications worldwide. The company focuses on raising industry standards through its combined experience and expertise in fire protection, detection, alarms, and related security offerings.
