Senior Development Engineer

**An Amazing Career Opportunity for a **Senior Development Engineer****

**Location**:Basingstoke, Suresnes, Galway or Malta

**Job ID**:32477

We have an exciting opportunity to join our CID Business Area as a Senior Development Engineer in Europe.

**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.

**HID's CID Business Area**:
As the fastest growing solution provider in HID Global, Citizen Identity is challenging the status quo with its collaborative approach to solutions delivery. We are positioned to deliver complex, scalable and future proof government programs.

**As our Senior Development Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by**:

- Leading the design and development of engineering projects from concept to completion.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments to ensure project viability.
- Developing and implementing testing protocols to ensure product quality and performance.
- Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
- Staying up to date with industry trends and advancements to drive innovation.
- Creating intellectual property and contributing to technology management.
- Driving and working with universities & technical institutions on Engineering projects.
- Preparing and presenting technical reports and documentation.
- Supporting product transfers and release to operations.

**What we will love about your background**:

- Experience in document (cards & passport booklets) personalization, such as laser and printing technologies.
- Proficiency in engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Creative thinking and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

**Your Experience and Education include**:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a Master’s in a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience in smart card technologies and governmental products manufacturing, such as ID cards or passport booklets.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.
- Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and international technical standards.
- Familiar with project management software, such as MS Project.

**Customer Expectations**
- Pre-Sales Support: Part of this role will involve supporting pre-sales activities when requested, including preparing and delivering presentations in collaboration with other CID departments such as the Product Line, Bid Team, Delivery Team, etc.
- Customer Projects: Support customer projects when requested.

**Work Requirements**
- Compliance: Adhere to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to quality, security, safety, business continuity, and environmental systems.
- Travel: Must be able to travel internationally and possess or acquire a valid passport.

**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.

**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 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their a