Lead Systems Engineer

Allegion•Indianapolis, IN

12d•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. Hybrid: At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

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
You have demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering processes including design by requirements, traceability, and verification and validation
You bring experience in product design from concept to production
You can lead project teams to deliver complex programs and bring strong engineering project management skills
You’re a creative thinker with high initiative and high achievement goals
You can provide technical coaching and mentoring

Nice To Haves

knowledge of cybersecurity methods and protocols
low-power wireless communications products (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Matter, Z-Wave, etc.)
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, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching