Lead Systems Engineer

Allegion • Indianapolis, IN

143d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will be the technical engineering leader for several of Allegion's product platforming subsystems that are used in door devices, locks, and access control systems for the Residential or Commercial environments. In this role, you will lead a team of cross-functional product development engineers and be responsible for overall definition, architecture development, requirements, and system integration activities that span software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical design components. You will be primarily focused on product development and product life cycle activities within the platform engineering team focused on electronics.

Requirements

• BS in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• At least 8 years' experience in access control, consumer products, automotive, aerospace, defense/intelligence, medical, or IoT devices
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering processes including design by requirements, traceability, and verification and validation
• Experience in product design from concept to production
• Ability to lead project teams to deliver complex programs and bring strong engineering project management skills
• Creative thinker with high initiative and high achievement goals
• Ability to provide technical coaching and mentoring

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cybersecurity methods and protocols
• Experience with low-power wireless communications products (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Matter, Z-Wave, etc.)
• Familiarity with mobile apps

Responsibilities

• Work with platforming, engineering, and business leaders to define requirements that meet customer, marketing, and internal stakeholder needs
• Work directly with the technical program manager to plan and communicate budget, resources, and schedule throughout the program
• Coordinate creation of engineering development timelines and track development activities to meet delivery and cost commitments
• Lead Risk Management for engineering deliverables
• Lead Technical Design Reviews at all product development process milestones highlighting engineering progress, issues, and risks
• Present design trade-offs as necessary to ensure the highest level of product performance and quality when considering product cost, manufacturability, and available technologies
• Ensure designs meet requirements (functional, cost, quality, reliability, etc.) and that requirement risks are evaluated and mitigated early in the process
• Lead problem-solving activities utilizing the appropriate tools, such as fault-tree analysis, 5-why analysis, and fishbone diagrams to get to the root cause
• Provide clear communications to technical team members as well as to other leaders and managers

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term coverage)
• Life Insurance (Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program with rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement opportunities
• Opportunities to leverage unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees