Senior Hardware QA Engineer – RF & Embedded

Kidde Global Solutions is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen Aritech R&D by supporting laboratory-based validation and pre-certification activities for security products, focusing on sensing products. The role involves working in environmental, EMC, RF, and other laboratories to ensure product robustness, compliance, and certification readiness.

• Engineering degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related technical field.
• Solid professional experience in Quality Assurance domain for hardware, embedded, or electronics products.
• Strong understanding of electronics, hardware systems (sensing, intrusion), RF fundamentals, and sub-GHz communication systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF and lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with hardware-level debugging, measurement techniques, performance and robustness testing.
• Knowledge of QA processes, methods, and tools with practical application.
• Analytical and data-driven approach using logs, traces, and measurements for behavior analysis.
• Good command of English language in writing and speech.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Python or LabView.
• Prior work experience in intrusion detection or security systems domain.
• ISTQB certification.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

• Execute and coordinate pre-certification testing for EMC, Environmental, RF performance, EN50131 compliance readiness.
• Operate and support lab environments including EMC chambers, RF setups, environmental chambers, and other laboratories.
• Prepare and validate products for formal certification campaigns.
• Perform RF measurements and analysis of range, sensitivity, robustness, and interference scenarios.
• Validate sensor and control unit behavior under real-world and edge conditions.
• Analyze power consumption, battery behavior, and hardware stability.
• Troubleshoot issues using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Translate product and system requirements into comprehensive lab test scenarios.
• Design structured test plans and validation strategies aligned with standards and risks.
• Execute fault condition, stress, and robustness tests across hardware and communication layers.
• Prepare test reports, certification evidence, and traceable documentation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D engineers, product management, and QA team.
• Support development of test setups and potential automation frameworks.
• Improve laboratory processes, methodologies, and test repeatability.