Hardware Product Manager (Electronics)
Belfast, Northern Ireland / United Kingdom
Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
HALO Technologies is an advanced body camera and cloud software scaleup, working with some of the biggest names in security, services, and law enforcement. At HALO, we're passionate about safety and innovation, constantly staying ahead of threats and reducing risk.
What sets HALO apart is not just the cutting-edge technology we develop but the culture we've nurtured. Our team embodies openness, transparency, and a "one team" spirit. We're a group of passionate individuals, all working on exciting and impactful projects. Here, you'll find an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose.
The Role
We are seeking a Hardware Product Manager with an electronic engineering background to play a crucial role in managing the electronic design and development of body-worn cameras, battery charging equipment, and wireless accessories.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and development of body worn cameras, battery charging equipment and wireless accessories.
- Prepare documentation on hardware design, technical specifications and bill of materials.
- Prepare prototypes, test and debug, explore new product ideas and identify possible product improvements.
- Liaise with the manufacturing suppliers / contractors on the quality of design and manufacturing process. Conduct regular design reviews, define test plans, product acceptance criteria and quality metrics. Ensure the high quality of hardware deliverables in a timely manner.
- Manage the product compliance and regulation, including but not limited to CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, ETL, UL, NOM, TRP/TIS, SAR, IP/IK ratings and other worldwide standards etc.
- Set up the hardware development and testing facilities in the company, perform competitive product analysis, enhance the hardware knowhow, testing and troubleshooting skills across the team.
- Work closely with cross functional stakeholders to fulfil the product requirement, conduct feasibility study and exploit innovative ideas.
- Excellent communication skills, strong sense of teamwork, self motivation and time management in a fast moving environment.
- Some local or overseas travel on needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degrees or above in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in hardware design and testing.
Skills
- Solid design experience in security video products or relevant.
- Strong knowledge in schematics, PCB design and hardware troubleshooting skills.
- Strong knowledge in video, audio, power management and wireless communications.
- Solid experience in the manufacturing process and product development cycle.
- Strong knowledge in product compliance and lab testing, including safety, RF transmission, IP/IK, reliability, etc
- Strong knowledge with embedded development platforms (e.g. ARM, MIPS, RISC)
- Strong knowledge of EDA tools (e.g OrCad, Allegro, Solidworks or relevant)
- Knowledge in RF design, product security and system hardening is an advantage.
- Knowledge of firmware development and testing is an advantage.
The HALO Hiring Process
Here’s what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 1-3 weeks to complete and you’d be expected to start on a specific date.
Application
30 minute introductory meeting with the recruiting team
45 minute Interview with department hiring manager
30 minute Technical Interview followed by 30 minute meeting with wider department (Back to Back)
Offer!
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
