Staff Electrical Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Electrical Engineer 

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Job ID: 38869

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here:  and  

Biometric Identity Technologies (BIO):

At the Biometric Identity Technologies Business Area, within HID, we aim to create a safer world with biometric solutions that enhance everyday life, ensuring trust and reliability in every interaction. As a trusted biometric leader, we seamlessly and ethically protect people, places, and things, where we create a secure and equitable environment where everyone's data is protected and their privacy respected.

Driven by years of innovation, we offer a broad range of biometric identity technologies for transactions requiring irrefutable proof of identity, such as customer onboarding, fraud prevention, loss prevention, seamless travel, forensic investigation, background checks, border security, and government benefit issuance. We provide peace of mind to a great array of organizations and industries who know that they are getting the highest level of safety and security through trusted identity.

As our Staff Electrical Engineer, you'll support HID's success by: 

• Leading electronics design from concepts through prototypes to series production. Focus on capacitive sensors for fingerprint scanning and optical systems (lighting & image capture) for fingerprint, face or iris recognition
• Defining the electronics design concept, capture schematics and layout PCB (hands-on or through leading others)
• Performing and lead worst case analysis and calculations
• Making yourself excited about the initial bring-up, debug and test, lead design update sessions
• Overseeing technical subjects synergy and liaise with other teams (mechanics, thermals, software, manufacturing), observe and contribute to the system level concept
• Presenting results and achievements, liaise with the customer on technical matters
• Mentoring younger colleagues, lead intra-company technical trainings
• Developing multidisciplinary team of designers in areas of electronics, optics and mechanics
• Cooperating on strategic decisions and define best electronic design practices

Your Experience and Background include:  

• 3+ years in electronics design team technical leadership
• Strong design experience in fields of digital, analog and mixed signal, high speed signaling and communications
• Development with focus on reliability, manufacturability and EMC
• Experience with the whole electronics design lifecycle from concept to production
• Working experience with E-CAD, preferably Altium Designer
• Previous experience with project planning and requirements management
• Design/development team leadership abilities and good team spirit promotion
• Design for manufacturing and design for test
• Experience with electro-optical systems and chip-scale level integration
• PCB layout experience and knowledge relevant technological requirements/constraints
• Knowledge of standards and usual normative requirements in industrial and consumer electronics
• Strong communication skills, fluent English written and spoken, ability to present in front of international audience  

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go

On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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